Bladder rupture associated with uterine rupture. A report of two cases occurring during vaginal birth after cesarean.
BACKGROUND
Uterine rupture occurs in < 1% of patients undergoing a trial of labor after cesarean section. Associated injury to adjacent organs within the maternal pelvis has likewise been very rarely reported.


METHODS
Two cases of posterior bladder wall rupture occurred in association with rupture of low transverse uterine incisions.


CONCLUSIONS
Bladder rupture may be associated with uterine rupture during attempted vaginal birth after cesarean. The potential for bladder injury should be included in the patient's antepartum counseling.
Forsnes
E V
EV
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA.
Browning
J E
JE
Gherman
R B
RB
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012421:Rupture; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D016064:Vaginal Birth after Cesarean / Q000009:adverse effects*