@article{ref1,
title="Uterine rupture in pregnancy following fall from a motorcycle: a horrid accident in pregnancy-a case report and review of the literature",
journal="Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology",
year="2015",
author="Sisay Woldeyes, Wondimagegnehu and Amenu, Demisew and Segni, Hailemariam",
volume="2015",
number="",
pages="e715180-e715180",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2090-6684",
doi="10.1155/2015/715180",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/715180"
}