Abstract
Abstract
Uterine rupture is an obstetric complication with potential catastrophic fetal and maternal consequences, if not detected early and managed promptly. We report a case of a 32-year-old primigravida in spontaneous labour at term who had unprovoked acute uterine rupture. Operative findings at emergency caesarean section were a live female infant weighing 3150 g requiring resuscitation, massive haemoperitoneum, and large right vertical posterolateral uterine rupture at the upper segment, extending to the ovarian pedicle and down to the vagina vault.
Subject
Obstetrics and Gynecology,Embryology,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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