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ruptured uterus
Etiology:
- labor & delivery
- uterine scar from a previous cesarean section is the most common risk factor
Pathology:
- life-threatening for mother & baby
Clinical manifestations:
- typically occurs during early labor
- may develop during late pregnancy
- abdominal pain
- vaginal bleeding
- signs & symptoms of hypovolemic shock
Management:
- emergency exploratory laparotomy with C-section
- fluids & blood transfusions as needed
- supportive treatment of hypovolemic shock
- hysterorrhaphy vs hysterectomy
General
uterine disease
rupture
References
- Wikipedia: Uterine rupture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uterine_rupture