Rupture of the gravid utensis : a 32 years review in Qatar
Joint Authors
al-Saqqa, M.
Daulah W.
al-Musallamni K. H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.3-7, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2011-12-31
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Records were reviewed of 81 cases of ruptured gravid uteri seen in the hospitals of Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, in the 32 years 1977-2008, an overall incidence of 0.025 %, although the incidence 1977-1997 was 0.01 % and that of 1998-2008 was 0.036%.
Grand multiparity was a prominent cause (56.5 %) in the first 21 years but less so in the later period 1998-2008 (10 %) although involvement of a uterine scar from a previous caesarian section was noted more (84 %) in the later period than in 1977-1997 (43.5 %).
Other associated factors were the use of oxytocin or PGE2.
Epidural anesthesia in the later period might have provoked abnormal fetal heart rates.
The need for hysterectomy decreased from 65% to 10%.
Perinatal mortality decreased slightly.
Although we conclude that uterine rupture is rare (0.025 %) it can be catastrophic for mother and newborn and might be prevented by multi-layer uterine hysterotomy closure, a longer interpregnancy interval following a caesarian section, and no or limited use of prostaglandins.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Saqqa, M.& Daulah W.& al-Musallamni K. H.. 2011. Rupture of the gravid utensis : a 32 years review in Qatar. Qatar Medical Journal،Vol. 20, no. 2, pp.3-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Saqqa, M.…[et al.]. Rupture of the gravid utensis : a 32 years review in Qatar. Qatar Medical Journal Vol. 20, no. 2 (Dec. 2011), pp.3-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Saqqa, M.& Daulah W.& al-Musallamni K. H.. Rupture of the gravid utensis : a 32 years review in Qatar. Qatar Medical Journal. 2011. Vol. 20, no. 2, pp.3-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-366429
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6-7
Record ID
BIM-366429