@article{ref1,
title="Complete fetal transection after a motor vehicle collision",
journal="Obstetrics and gynecology",
year="2008",
author="Weir, Larissa F. and Pierce, Brian T. and Vazquez, Jose O.",
volume="111",
number="2",
pages="530-532",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of fetal death related to maternal trauma, with rupture of the gravid uterus being one potential grave outcome. CASE: We present a case of a woman at 22 weeks of gestation who presented to the emergency department after a &quot;high-speed&quot; motor vehicle collision. On initial presentation, she was hemodynamically stable, and the examination was significant for midabdominal transverse ecchymosis from seatbelt trauma. A computed tomography scan identified a probable uterine rupture. Laparotomy revealed a 1,500-mL hemoperitoneum and a completely ruptured uterus requiring hysterectomy. The fetus was completely transected at the level of the midabdomen. CONCLUSION: Uterine rupture is possible for gravid women involved in motor vehicle collisions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0029-7844",
doi="10.1097/01.AOG.0000290332.11576.45",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.AOG.0000290332.11576.45"
}