title: [Acute abdomen two days after vaginal birth after cesarean section].
abstract: A case is presented of puerperal acute abdomen with diffuse peritonitis and paralytic ileus two days after unnoticed complete uterine rupture after VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) and uterine cavity obstetric examination. Explorative laparotomy, intestinal adhesiolysis, uterine revision and sutures, abdominal lavage and drainage were performed. The operation was followed by successful recovery and intact fertility. Medical and forensic aspects are discussed.
authors: University Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Sveti Duh University Hospital and School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia. dubravko.habek@os.t-com.hr
authors: Dubravko
authors: D
authors: Habek
authors: Tomislav
authors: T
authors: Trajbar
authors: Damir
authors: D
authors: Zudenigo
authors: Domagoj
authors: D
authors: Dokozić
authors: Oliver
authors: O
authors: Vasilj
authors: Berivoj
authors: B
authors: Misković
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D016064:Vaginal Birth after Cesarean / Q000009:adverse effects*