title: [Pathology and clinical aspects of uterine rupture at the Hamburg-Eppendorf University Gynecological Clinic 1968-1982].
abstract: This report deals with 26 cases of uterine rupture seen in Hamburg-Eppendorf in the gynaecological hospital of the University during the years 1968 to 1982. The frequency of such rupture was 0.1% in relation to the total number of deliveries. Approximately 92% of the cases were due to a previous Caesarean section. There was no maternal death, although the maternal complication rate was high. The corrected perinatal mortality rate in relation to a rupture of the uterus was 3.8% during the period under review.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D014590:Uterine Contraction; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Pathologie und Klinik der Uterusrupturen in der Universitäts-Frauenklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf in den Jahren 1968 bis 1982.