Uterine rupture: Difference between revisions

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*Malpresentation
*Malpresentation
*Labor dystocia
*Labor dystocia
*Hypertension
*[[Hypertension]]
*Bicornuate uterus
*Bicornuate uterus
*Grand multiparity
*Grand multiparity
*Connective tissue disorder
*[[Connective tissue disorder]]
*Placenta percreta
*Placenta percreta
*Prior myomectomy
*Prior myomectomy

Revision as of 22:29, 9 November 2016

Background

Prevalence

  • No prior c-section = 0.01%
  • Prior c-section = 0.2-0.8%

Risk factors

  • Prior c-section (major)
  • Malpresentation
  • Labor dystocia
  • Hypertension
  • Bicornuate uterus
  • Grand multiparity
  • Connective tissue disorder
  • Placenta percreta
  • Prior myomectomy
  • Misoprostol use (oxytocin likely safe)
  • Typically occurs during labor

Evaluation

  • Ultrasound
    • Disruption of myometrium
    • Free peritoneal fluid (FAST+)
    • Anhydramnios/empty uterus
    • Herniated amniotic sac
    • Fetal anatomy outside of uterus
    • Absence of FHR
  • Maternal Clinical
    • Persistent abdominal pain with peritoneal signs
    • Vaginal bleeding
    • Maternal shock
    • Loss of fetal station
    • Palpable uterine defect

Differential Diagnosis

Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy (>20wks)

3rd Trimester/Postpartum Emergencies

Management

See Also

References