Citation

Dittrich KC. J. Emerg. Med. 1996; 14(2): 177-180.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8740748

Abstract

A rare case of gravid uterine rupture secondary to motor vehicle accident trauma is presented. The case illustrates the serious risk to the fetus as well as the potential for maternal catastrophe with this condition. Normal physiological changes in pregnancy hinder the early diagnosis in many cases. A greater awareness of this entity along with prompt diagnosis, aggressive resuscitation, and surgical intervention will help reduce morbidity and mortality.

Language: en