[Spontaneous rupture of the uterine pedicle during pregnancy: Three case reports]

Gynecol Obstet Fertil. 2006 Sep;34(9):711-5. doi: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2006.07.001. Epub 2006 Aug 7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a retrospective review of three cases presenting with spontaneous uterine artery rupture during pregnancy. Clinical presentations were intra-peritoneal haemorrhage for two of them and in utero fetal death for the last one. Fetal outcome was poor in all three cases. Uterine vessels spontaneous rupture during pregnancy is an exceptional event. Considering our experience and the literature review, we propose a guideline for vascular rupture during pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Fetal Death / etiology
  • Hemoperitoneum
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Uterine Rupture / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Rupture / therapy
  • Uterus / abnormalities