Uterine rupture following termination of pregnancy in a scarred uterus.
We present a series of two cases complicated by uterine rupture following termination of pregnancy (TOP) in the 1st and 2nd trimesters using misoprostol in women with caesarean section scar. Current literature and practise have also been reviewed on ruptured uterus in women with caesarean section scar undergoing TOP using misoprostol; the diagnosis of adherent placenta in the 1st and 2nd trimesters in women with previous caesarean uterine scar; and likely implications of a ruptured uterus.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Trust.
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D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000209:etiology*