Spontaneous uterine rupture caused by placenta percreta.

Placenta percreta causing spontaneous rupture of the uterus.

A 32-years-old mutigravida, with a history of precious cesarean section was admitted at SMGS hospital, Jammu on 5th August 2008 with 30 weeks amenorrhea and minimal bleeding per vaginum. On admission clinically she was 34 weeks with cephalic presentation, ultrasound examination a line pregnancy of 33 ± 2 weeks with a low lying placenta. Approximately ten days later after developing sense and co...

Placenta Percreta-Induced Uterine Rupture Diagnosed By Laparoscopy in the First Trimester

Spontaneous uterine rupture is lethal in pregnant women. Placenta percreta-induced spontaneous uterine rupture in the first trimester is extremely rare and difficult to diagnose. A 35-year-old pregnant woman, with a history of 2 vaginal deliveries and 2 spontaneous abortions treated by dilatation and curettage, was admitted to the emergency department because of sudden severe abdominal pain; th...

Placenta Percreta Resulting in Incomplete Spontaneous Abortion in First Trimester

Acute abdomen and massive hemorrhage due to placenta percreta leading to spontaneous uterine rupture in the second trimester

Placental invasion anomalies are rare obstetrical complications. They cause severe third trimester hemorrhage, severe postpartum bleeding, and maternal morbidity and mortality unless they are diagnosed antenatally. We present a rare case with placenta percreta leading to spontaneous uterine rupture during the second trimester with an acute abdomen and hypovolemia. 

Placenta Percreta and Incomplete Uterine Rupture after Endometrial Ablation and Tubal Occlusion

Endometrial ablation offers symptomatic relief for menorrhagia. Pregnancy after ablation is rare but is often complicated due to pregnancy loss, growth restriction, preterm premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery, and morbidly adherent placentation, a dangerous complication that can result in hemorrhage, intensive care unit admission, and cesarean hysterectomy. We report a case of preg...