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Intrapartum rupture of uterus diagnosed by ultrasound: A case report
Author(s) -
Suonio S.,
Saarikoski S.,
Kääriäinen J.,
Virtanen R.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/0020-7292(84)90076-6
Subject(s) - medicine , complication , ultrasound , uterus , uterine rupture , obstetrics , radiology , surgery
A case of ruptured uterine scar of a previous cesarean section diagnosed by ultrasound is presented. Because of the severity of the complication and the great variation of symptoms in connection with it, the authors encourage the use of ultrasound screening in the detection of this rare, but often catastrophic complication.