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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

Volume  4, Issue 3, July - September 2011, Pages 135-137
 

Case Report

Death due to uterine rupture: An evidence of negligence

Chormunge Vijay* Patil Mrunal** Avhale Rupesh***

*Associate Prof & HOD, ***Tutor, Dept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology; **Dean, MVP`S Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Adgaon, Nashik-422003.

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Abstract

 A young female with history of previous lower segment cesarean section was admitted in a hospital at Nashik with full term fetus for induction of delivery. The patient was having Labor pains but the doctor on duty admitted the patient & assured her relatives that she is under false labor pains. After 7 hrs of admission in hospital patient died due to shock. The relatives of patient banged the doctor on duty & filled a complaint of medical negligence against the doctor. On post mortem examination, body was well built & pale. On opening the abdominal wall peritoneal cavity contained 1500 cc of dark red blood clots. The uterus was ruptured on anterior aspect with placental parts extruding but the fetus in situ. The Police have registered a case of gross negligence against the doctor.

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Corresponding Author : Chormunge Vijay*