Delivery related rupture of the gravid uterus: imaging findings

Abdom Imaging. 2004 Jan-Feb;29(1):120-2. doi: 10.1007/s00261-003-0063-5.

Abstract

Rupture of the gravid uterus is a rare, life-threatening obstetric complication. Major symptoms are hypovolemic shock and abdominal pain during late pregnancy or after vaginal delivery. Immediate surgical therapy is required. We report a case of uterine rupture after vaginal delivery diagnosed by means of ultrasonography and computed tomography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Adult
  • Delivery, Obstetric*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Shock / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • Uterine Rupture / diagnostic imaging*