title: Repair of Uterine Rupture during Second Trimester Leading to Successful Pregnancy Outcome: Case Study and Literature's Review.
abstract: It was thought to be impossible to prolong the pregnancy in a case of uterine rupture in the second trimester. We encountered a case of rupture of the pregnant uterus in early mid-trimester, which we repaired with suture and overlapping of collagen fleece coated with fibrin glue, resulting in pregnancy prolongation until the 34th week. Our case and five previously reported cases were reviewed. Pregnant uterine rupture in mid-trimester could be repaired with suture and overlapping of collagen fleece in the absence of placenta percreta.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Akita University School of Medicine, Hondo, Akita, Japan.
authors.forename: Tae
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sugawara
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Akita University School of Medicine, Hondo, Akita, Japan ; Perinatal Medical Center, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Masaki
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ogawa
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Akita University School of Medicine, Hondo, Akita, Japan.
authors.forename: Toshinobu
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tanaka
keywords: fleece-coated fibrin glue; second trimester; uterine rupture