Open AccessRupture Of Uterus Treated With Suture
Author(s) -
Klungsøryr Peter,
Kiserud Torvid
Publication year - 1990
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 - 10.3109/00016349009021046
Subject(s) - medicine , fibrous joint , uterus , hysterectomy , uterine rupture , surgery , gynecology
Between August 1983 and August 1985, 63 patients in labor with uterine rupture were treated at Sidamo Regional Hospital, Yirgaalem, South Ethiopia, mainly by suture of the uterus. None of those operated on died. We recommend suturing as the treatment of choice. Hysterectomy is rarety indicated.