title: Rupture of the pregnant uterus--a 21-year review.
abstract: Uterine rupture is still a common problem in developing countries although even here the incidence varies from urban to rural settings. This article is a review of uterine rupture in an urban referral hospital in Malaysia. It examines aetiology, clinical presentation, complications and management of the problem. Meticulous screening of patients together with optimal antenatal and intrapartum care will markedly reduce the incidence of uterine rupture. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment will further help reduce morbidity and mortality to both mother and fetus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Rachagan
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Raman
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Balasundram
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Balakrishnan
mesh_terms: D002585:Cesarean Section; D002921:Cicatrix; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D015994:Incidence; D008296:Malaysia / Q000453:epidemiology; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*