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Fig. 3 | Patient Safety in Surgery

Fig. 3

From: Patterns of surgical complications after delayed fixation of peripartum pubic symphysis rupture: a report of 5 cases

Fig. 3

Case 3. Four months postpartum, a 30-year-old female was admitted to the department with pain in the pubic region. a Initial plain radiograph showing rupture of pubic symphysis with diastasis of 22 mm in width and 4 mm vertical. b The immediate postoperative film after open reduction and internal fixation of the pubic symphysis with a 4-hole plate. c Three-month follow-up radiograph showing plate failure. d The immediate postoperative film after revision surgery

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