Septicemia with Endotoxic Shock following Fetoreduction in a Triplet Pregnancy : A rare case of Multiorgan Failure and Successful Recovery
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Background: Sepsis during pregnancy, particularly in the context of fetal demise or invasive obstetric procedure, can progress rapidly to endotoxic shock and multi-organ failure, posing a significant threat to both maternal and fetal outcomes. This report presents a challenging case of a 27-years-old woman with a triplet pregnancy, conceived through in-vitro fertilization, who developed septicemia with endotoxic shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and multi-organ failure following fetal demise and fetoreduction. The case emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the critical care management of obstetric emergencies to maximize the maternal and fetal outcomes. Conclusion: This case underscores how sepsis and endotoxic shock should be considered as a top differential diagnosis in obstetric patients who come with circulatory collapse, fever, and organ failure. The mother recovered completely despite the initial life-threatening difficulties due to prompt identification of the infection (fetoreduction-associated septic focus), aggressive hemodynamic stabilization, and coordinated intensive care. Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2025; Vol. 40(1): 43-46
Authors: Shiffin Rijvi, Shreesha Niraula, Masuda Begum, Niamul Kabir Khan Siddique, Mohammad Zakir Hossain
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415097410
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