Intra-partum Uterine Rupture

Spontaneous intra-partum rupture of uterine vein--an uncommon cause of intra-abdominal haemorrhage.

A rare case of spontaneous rupture of a branch of the uterine vein in a primigravida is discussed. The patient with an uncomplicated pregnancy presented with signs and symptoms suggestive of abruptio placenta with foetal distress. Lower segment Caesarean section was performed. The cause of acute pain was identified to be intra-abdominal bleeding secondary to the rupture of a branch of the uteri...

Associated risk factors with ante-partum intra-uterine fetal death.

OBJECTIVE To determine ante-partum maternal risk factors for intrauterine fetal death. METHODS We carried out a case control retrospective study, at the Maternity and Children's Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We included all pregnant women diagnosed as singleton intra-uterine fetal death in the third trimester with fetal weight of 1500 gm and more, admitted to the hospital over a ...

Uterine Rupture

Occult or incomplete rupture refers to a surgical scar separating but the visceral peritoneum staying intact. It is usually asymptomatic and does not require emergency surgery. Complete rupture can be: Traumatic: A motor vehicle accident. Incorrect use of oxytocic agent. A poorly conducted attempt at operative vaginal delivery (typically breech extraction with an incompletely dilated cervix). (...

Uterine Rupture

Occult or incomplete rupture refers to a surgical scar separating but the visceral peritoneum staying intact. It is usually asymptomatic and does not require emergency surgery. Complete rupture can be: Traumatic: A motor vehicle accident. Incorrect use of oxytocic agent. A poorly conducted attempt at operative vaginal delivery (typically breech extraction with an incompletely dilated cervix). (...

Intrapartum Uterine Rupture