Medical and surgical management of acute spinal injury during pregnancy: A case series in a third‑world country

This study examines the treatment of spinal injuries in pregnant women, a rare and challenging situation. The authors reviewed five cases of pregnant women who experienced spinal trauma. Three of the women had spinal cord injuries requiring surgery, while the other two were treated without surgery. The study looks at the outcomes for both the mothers and their babies. The findings suggest that pregnant women with spinal injuries can be treated with similar surgical methods as non-pregnant patients. The study emphasizes the importance of careful monitoring and multifaceted treatment approaches.

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  Three patients with SCIs underwent surgical stabilization and had good obstetrical outcomes.
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  Two patients without neurological deficits were managed conservatively; one had a healthy child, but the other had an abortion due to the initial trauma.
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  The study demonstrates that similar surgical principles can be applied to pregnant women and routine SCI patients.