Posterior Uterine Rupture Causing Fetal Expulsion into the Abdominal Cavity : A Rare Case of Neonatal Survival
Joint Authors
Sharma, S. D.
Ulaganathan, P.
Navaratnam, K.
Davies, M. G.
Akhtar, M. A.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Uterine rupture is a potentially catastrophic complication of vaginal birth after caesarean section.
We describe the sixth case of posterior uterine rupture, with intact lower segment scar, and the first neonatal survival after expulsion into the abdominal cavity with posterior rupture.
Case Presentation.
A multiparous woman underwent prostaglandin induction of labour for postmaturity, after one previous caesarean section.
Emergency caesarean section for bradycardia revealed a complete posterior uterine rupture, with fetal and placental expulsion.
Upon delivery, the baby required inflation breaths only.
The patient required a subtotal hysterectomy but returned home on day 5 postnatally with her healthy baby.
Discussion.
Vaginal birth after caesarean section constitutes a trial of labour, and the obstetrician must be reactive to labour events.
Posterior uterine rupture is extremely rare and may occur without conventional signs.
Good maternal and fetal outcome is possible with a prompt, coordinated team response.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Navaratnam, K.& Ulaganathan, P.& Akhtar, M. A.& Sharma, S. D.& Davies, M. G.. 2011. Posterior Uterine Rupture Causing Fetal Expulsion into the Abdominal Cavity : A Rare Case of Neonatal Survival. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Navaratnam, K.…[et al.]. Posterior Uterine Rupture Causing Fetal Expulsion into the Abdominal Cavity : A Rare Case of Neonatal Survival. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471251
American Medical Association (AMA)
Navaratnam, K.& Ulaganathan, P.& Akhtar, M. A.& Sharma, S. D.& Davies, M. G.. Posterior Uterine Rupture Causing Fetal Expulsion into the Abdominal Cavity : A Rare Case of Neonatal Survival. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471251
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471251