title: Gunshot uterine rupture: a case report.
abstract: A case report of gunshot uterine rupture from which the mother and fetus survived is presented for the first time. Management was guided by pre-operative ultrasound diagnosis of traumatic anhydramnios.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital, Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, South Africa. hward@ilink.nis.za
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: van Deurzen
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: van Dongen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D016104:Oligohydramnios / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D049188:Prenatal Injuries; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot