Uterine Rupture with Evisceration of Intestines through the Vagina during Labour

Abstract EN

Uterine rupture is a life threatening obstetric emergency and is associated with high maternal and perinatal mortality.

There are some risk factors associated with uterine rupture which may include: prolonged obstructed labour, previous scarred uterus, grand-multiparity, macrosomic baby, abnormal lie, instrumental delivery, induction of labour, oxytocin stimulation and excessive uterine manipulation.

Its modes of presentation have been widely reported.

Here, we present a case with an unusual mode of presentation where about two-third of the small intestines protruded through the vagina following some manipulations by an unskilled birth attendant.

This highlights the fact that when uterine rupture is suspected, the cord-like structure protruding per vaginum may not always be umbilical cord.