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Rupture of the Pregnant Uterus ‐ A 21‐year Review
Author(s) -
Rachagan S. P.,
Raman S.,
Balasundram G.,
Balakrishnan S.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1991.tb02761.x
Subject(s) - medicine , incidence (geometry) , presentation (obstetrics) , uterine rupture , referral , etiology , obstetrics , pregnancy , developing country , uterus , gynecology , pediatrics , family medicine , economic growth , physics , psychiatry , biology , optics , genetics , economics
Summary: Uierine rupture is still a common problem in developing countries although even here the incidence varies from urban to rural settings. This article is a review of uterine rupture in an urban referral hospital in Malaysia. It examines aetiology, clinical presentation, complications and management of the problem. Meticulous screening of patients together with optimal antenatal and intrapartum care will markedly reduce the incidence of uterine rupture. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment will further help reduce morbidity and mortality to both mother and fetus.