Dissection of the uterine wall in a scarred uterus: a case report
We report a case of a 24-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1 with a previous cesarean section who underwent a trial of labor. During labor she complained of pain while labor progressed rapidly. Because of signs of fetal distress, a vacuum extraction was performed. Two hours after delivery, the patient complained again of severe abdominal pain. Blood accumulated in a previously non-existent area between the serosa and uterine muscle. A dissection of the uterine wall occurred with serious clinical consequences, compatible with a complete uterine rupture. Emergency laparotomy was performed to repair the uterine wall; a hyst erectomy was prevented.
Source: Gynecological Surgery - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
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