title: Rupture of the uterus during labor without apparent cause.
abstract: Spontaneous uterine rupture at term during labor of a non-scarred uterus under epidural anaesthesia is reported in a 17-yr-old primigravida. This exceptional event may lead to catastrophic maternal and fetal consequences. The authors discuss the prevention and diagnosis of this obstetrical complication.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis*