Uterine rupture

Uterine Rupture

Uterine rupture (pronounced: yoo-ter-in rup-chur) is a serious complication that occurs in pregnancy where the wall of the uterus tears, potentially causing harm to both the mother and the baby.

Etymology

The term "uterine rupture" is derived from the Latin words "uterus" meaning womb, and "ruptura" meaning a break or tear.

Definition

Uterine rupture is a rare, but life-threatening event during childbirth by which the integrity of the myometrial wall is breached. In a complete rupture, the tear goes through all the layers of the uterine wall and the consequences can be particularly severe.

Causes

Uterine rupture is often associated with vaginal birth after a previous Cesarean section (VBAC), although it can occur in women who have never had a cesarean section. Other causes include overly strong uterine contractions, labor induction, and trauma to the uterus.

Symptoms

Symptoms of uterine rupture may include sudden and severe abdominal pain, abnormal fetal heart rate, and cessation of contractions.

Treatment

Treatment for uterine rupture is immediate surgery to repair the tear in the uterus or, in severe cases, hysterectomy may be required.

Related Terms

• Cesarean section
• Hysterectomy
• Uterus
• Vaginal birth

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Uterine rupture
• Wikipedia's article - Uterine rupture

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