Repair of the traumatically ruptured gravid uterus. A report of two cases resulting in viable pregnancies.
In two cases of traumatic rupture of the unscarred, pregnant uterus, careful repair was able to preserve fertility even after extensive damage. Because of the extreme variations in the presentation of this uncommon problem, a high index of suspicion may be necessary to save the woman's life in cases of fetal demise after a serious car accident.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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Smith
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LeMire
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Hurd
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Pearlman
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014599:Uterus / Q000293:injuries*