Acute inversion of the uterus.

Eight successive cases of acute puerperal inversion of the uterus are presented. The incidence was one in 26,364 deliveries. Fundal insertion of the placenta, adherent placenta and low parity were significant factors in our cases. Two patients were given halothane anesthesia to relax uterine retraction and cervical ring. Vaginal repositioning was successful in seven cases. One patient required abdominal repositioning. Apart from iron deficiency anemia, the postoperative period was uneventful.