title: Intrapartum rupture of uterus diagnosed by ultrasound: a case report.
abstract: A case of ruptured uterine scar of a previous cesarean section diagnosed by ultrasound is presented. Because of the severity of the complication and the great variation of symptoms in connection with it, the authors encourage the use of ultrasound screening in the detection of this rare, but often catastrophic complication.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007747:Labor Stage, First; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis*