gynecology and obstetrics
Uterine Rupture
Introduction
Uterine rupture is rupture of the myometrium in late pregnancy before labor or during labor, which usually occurs in patients with prior uterine surgery (eg, cesarean delivery or myomectomy), but it can occur in an unscarred uterus. It may result in maternal hemorrhage, bladder laceration, or hysterectomy. Uterine rupture is rare. It can occur during late pregnancy before labor or during labor. Uterine rupture occurs most often along healed incisions in women who have had prior Cesarean Delivery . Other predisposing factors include congenital uterine abnormalities, trauma, and other uterine surgical procedures such as myomectomy or open maternal-fetal surgery. 