Second Trimester Uterine Rupture: A Case Report

Dr. Swati Goel, Dr. Vijay Yashwant Kalyankar, Dr. Swati Badgire, Dr. Shrinivas Gadappa, Dr. Vidhi Gawande

Abstract: Background: Uterine rupture is a life - threatening obstetrical emergency carrying a high rate of mortality and morbidity for the mother and the foetus.1 Uterine rupture in the non - labouring uterus is a rare occurrence.2 Case Presentation: One such case is being reported here; where a 21year old second gravida visited us with complaints of pain in abdomen and excessive bleeding per vaginum. The patient was in hypovolemic shock. It was successfully managed by emergency laparotomy followed by repair of ruptured uterus. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and timely intervention could save the maternal life.

Keywords: Uterine rupture, obstetrical emergency, uterus, second trimester