title: [Uterine rupture. Apropos of 31 cases seen at the Hospital Center of Libreville (Gabon)].
abstract: The authors report 31 cases of rupture of the uterus at the Hospital of Libreville-Gabon. The frequency is 1.4/1,000 deliveries. The usual etiological factors are found: malformations of the uterus, obstetrical maneuvers, mechanical dystocias, use of oxytocics, scars of caesarean section. The clinical characteristics are those previously described. There were two maternal deaths and 17 fetal deaths. These figures emphasize the progress accomplished and to come.
authors.affiliation: Département de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Centre Hospitalier, Libreville, Gabon.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Picaud
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Nlome-Nze
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ogowet
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mouely
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D005681:Gabon; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000209:etiology*
vernacular_title: Les ruptures utérines. A propos de 31 cas observés au Centre Hospitalier de Libreville (Gabon).