title: Uterine Rupture in Pregnancy following Fall from a Motorcycle: A Horrid Accident in Pregnancy-A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
abstract: Uterine rupture is one of the most catastrophic complications during pregnancy. It is a rare complication in developed countries but a frequent cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in Africa. Uterine rupture occurs in 1.6% of patients suffering blunt abdominal trauma. Here we report a unique case of complete fundal rupture of the unscarred uterus following fall from motorcycle in 39-week-pregnant mother who was managed with total abdominal hysterectomy and left salpingo-oophorectomy and survived, though fetus died before intervention. We also reviewed similar cases reported from different parts of Africa. This is a preventable complication had the woman been properly instructed on transportation safety during her antenatal care visits.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, P.O. Box 378, Jimma, Ethiopia.
authors.forename: Wondimagegnehu
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Sisay Woldeyes
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, P.O. Box 378, Jimma, Ethiopia.
authors.forename: Demisew
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Amenu
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, P.O. Box 378, Jimma, Ethiopia.
authors.forename: Hailemariam
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Segni