Citation

Vaysse C, Mignot F, Benezech JP, Parant O. J. Gynecol. Obstet. Biol. Reprod. (Paris) 2007; 36(6): 611-614.

Vernacular Title

Rupture uterine traumatique: une complication rare des accidents de la voie

Affiliation

Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, CHG Albi, 22, boulevard Sibille, 81013 Albi cedex, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Masson)

DOI

10.1016/j.jgyn.2007.05.008

PMID

17574774

Abstract

The rupture of gravid uterus is a rare complication concerning less than one percent of the pregnant women involved in a motor vehicle accident. The authors report the case of a 39-year woman, gravida 4, referred for an uterine rupture with intrauterine fetal death at 24 weeks gestation, following a car crash. The surgical laparotomic exploration in emergency showed a wide fundal uterine tear with placental abruption. The placenta and the fetus were found in the abdominal cavity. A conservative surgical treatment could be realized. Principles of management, which must be quick and co-ordinated, are reminded.

Language: fr