Silent Spontaneous Uterine Rupture at 36 Weeks of Gestation. (19th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Woo, J. Y.; Tate, L.; Roth, S.; Eke, A. C.
• Other Names: Capobianco Giampiero Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-08-19
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/596826
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction. Silent spontaneous rupture of the uterus before term, with extrusion of an intact amniotic sac and delivery of a healthy neonate, with no maternal or neonatal morbidity or mortality is very rare. Very few cases have been reported in literature. Case Presentation. We report a case of silent spontaneous uterine rupture, found during a scheduled repeat cesarean section at 36 weeks of gestation. Patient had history of two prior classical cesarean sections. She underwent cesarean section, with delivery of a healthy male infant. She had a good postoperative recovery and was discharged on postoperative day 3. Conclusion. Silent spontaneous rupture of the uterus before term with extrusion of an intact amniotic sac is rare. A high index of suspicion and good imaging during pregnancy are important in making this diagnosis.