Open AccessDiagnostic Potential of Cardiotocography (CTG) for Silent Uterine Rupture
Author(s) -
Klein M.,
Rosen A.,
Beck A.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016348909013288
Subject(s) - cardiotocography , medicine , uterine rupture , scars , obstetrics , uterine contraction , pregnancy , gynecology , surgery , fetus , uterus , genetics , biology
We report on 3 patients with silent rupture of previous uterine scars. Despite continuous monitoring by cardiotocography, diagnosis was not made until the time of surgery. The cesarean section was indicated by the obstetrical‐clinical examination, while CTG offered no evidence of uterine rupture.