| Literature DB >> 25199188 |
Nikki Ramskill1, Aisha Hameed1, Yusuf Beebeejaun1.
Abstract
Uterine rupture in labour requires an emergency caesarean section. In women with a uterine scar, either from gynaecological surgery or from a previous caesarean section, it is well documented that the risk of rupture is higher than in those without. Spontaneous uterine rupture in a uterus with fibroids during pregnancy or labour is extremely rare. We present a case of a 33-year-old, unbooked pregnant woman from Nigeria who had a uterine rupture secondary to fibroids. She required an emergency caesarean section in labour. The fibroids were not removed. Her baby was born alive and in good condition and she made an uneventful recovery. 2014 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25199188 PMCID: PMC4158241 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-204364
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X