An unusual fetal complication of traumatic uterine rupture.
Rupture of the gravid uterus is reported in less than one percent of women involved in motor vehicle accidents. A 22-year-old nulliparous woman at 22 weeks gestation was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Evaluation revealed a uterine rupture with complete expulsion of placenta and decapitated fetus. Prompt surgical intervention and control of hemorrhage allowed preservation of fertility.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, USA.
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology