A systematic review and metaanalysis were performed through electronic database searches to estimate the effect of uterine closure at cesarean on the risk of adverse maternal outcome and on uterine scar evaluated by ultrasound. Randomized controlled trials, which compared single vs double layers and locking vs unlocking sutures for uterine closure of low transverse cesarean, were included. Outc...

RATIONALE A rare case of massive bleeding with rupture of the branch artery deriving from uterine artery was reported in the present study. PATIENT CONCERNS A 29-year old female patient received embolism of malformed cerebral vessels. Ten hours after the operation, a sudden drop in blood pressure occurred. The patient developed coma and shock, and again underwent interventional angiography, w...

Placenta percreta is an obstetric condition in which the placenta invades through the myometrium. This is the most severe form of placenta accreta and may result in spontaneous uterine rupture, a rare complication that threatens the life of both mother and fetus. In this case report, we describe a 32-year-old woman in her fourth pregnancy, diagnosed with repeated placenta accreta, which was eve...

We report a case of uterine dehiscence during pregnancy. Uterine dehiscence and rupture are serious complications of pregnancy. This situation takes place especially in women that prior uterine operation(s). We represent a 30-year-old woman diagnosed uterine dehiscence at 22 gestation week. Uterine dehiscence treated surgically and then medical treatment was given to prevent preterm labour. At ...

An unusual case of ruptured uterus characterized by spontaneous delivery of the placenta while the foetus is retained in the abdomen is presented. The management and prevention of ruptured uterus in SubSaharan Africa is discussed.

of Washington have found that women with a prior cesarean section who undergo labor for their second child are at increased risk for rupture of the uterus compared with women who elect to have another c-section. Uterine rupture is an uncommon but serious obstetrical condition that may result in hysterectomy, urologic injury, or a need for blood transfusion for the mother and neurologic impairme...