Spontaneous uterine rupture with amniotic sac protrusion at 28 weeks subsequent to previous hysteroscopic metroplasty

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2003 Mar 26;107(1):98-100. doi: 10.1016/s0301-2115(02)00242-7.

Abstract

Background: Hysteroscopic metroplasty improves pregnancy outcome in case of uterine septum. Uterine rupture during a pregnancy following this procedure may occur.

Case: A patient with a history of hysteroscopic resection of a uterine septum complicated by fundal perforation, presented at 28 weeks a spontaneous uterine rupture with amniotic sac protrusion through the uterine wall disruption.

Conclusion: Uterine rupture during pregnancy following a hysteroscopic metroplasty may occur even though it appears to be a very uncommon event. Patients who have had this procedure should be aware of this potential risk in case of future pregnancies. How to avoid such complication is still unclear.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Gestational Age*
  • Humans
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Intensive Care, Neonatal
  • Intraoperative Complications
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uterine Perforation / etiology
  • Uterine Rupture / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Rupture / etiology*
  • Uterine Rupture / surgery
  • Uterus / abnormalities*
  • Uterus / surgery*