Citation

Sisay Woldeyes W, Amenu D, Segni H. Case Rep. Obstet. Gynecol. 2015; 2015: e715180.

Affiliation

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, P.O. Box 378, Jimma, Ethiopia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Hindawi Publishing)

DOI

10.1155/2015/715180

PMID

26576307

Abstract

Uterine rupture is one of the most catastrophic complications during pregnancy. It is a rare complication in developed countries but a frequent cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in Africa. Uterine rupture occurs in 1.6% of patients suffering blunt abdominal trauma. Here we report a unique case of complete fundal rupture of the unscarred uterus following fall from motorcycle in 39-week-pregnant mother who was managed with total abdominal hysterectomy and left salpingo-oophorectomy and survived, though fetus died before intervention. We also reviewed similar cases reported from different parts of Africa. This is a preventable complication had the woman been properly instructed on transportation safety during her antenatal care visits.

Language: en