BACKGROUND: Cesarean scar pregnancy complicated by placenta percreta and uterine rupture is an uncommon gynecologic emergency. CASE: A woman presenting with abdominal pain and shock was found to have a cesarean scar pregnancy complicated by placenta percreta and uterine rupture. CONCLUSION: Implantation within a cesarean scar may cause placenta percreta, leading to uterine rupture in the first trimester and mimicking other gynecologic emergencies.
BACKGROUND: Cesarean scar pregnancy complicated by placenta percreta and uterine rupture is an uncommon gynecologic emergency. CASE: A woman presenting with abdominal pain and shock was found to have a cesarean scar pregnancy complicated by placenta percreta and uterine rupture. CONCLUSION: Implantation within a cesarean scar may cause placenta percreta, leading to uterine rupture in the first trimester and mimicking other gynecologic emergencies.
Authors: Beatrice A Chen; Matthew F Reeves; Mitchell D Creinin; Jerry M Gilles; Kurt Barnhart; Carolyn Westhoff; Jun Zhang Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol Date: 2008-02-15 Impact factor: 8.661
Authors: Fabiana Cecchini; Alice Tassi; Ambrogio P Londero; Giovanni Baccarini; Lorenza Driul; Serena Xodo Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-04-24 Impact factor: 3.390