Uterine rupture. A seat belt hazard.
A case is described of a uterine rupture resulting from a car accident occurring in a woman who was wearing a seat belt as generally recommended. The rupture was initially not recognised and only became apparent after attempts to induce labor which led to expulsion of the fetus into the abdominal cavity.
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Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Slotervaartziekenhuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*