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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  7, Issue 2, Apr-June 2019, Pages 125-128
 

Original Article

A Retrospective Study of Uterine Rupture in Tertiary Care Hospital Over Three Years

Archish Desai1, Dipali Sivasane2, Dinal Gandhi3, Zankhana Modi4, Bhumi Hapaani5, Shivani Patel6

1Associate Professor, 2Assistant Professor, 3,6Third Year Resident, 4,5Second Year Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research (SMIMER) Medical College, Surat, Gujarat 395010, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.7219.1

Abstract

Introduction: Rupture uterus is a rare but potentially catastrophic obstetric complication with serious maternal morbidity and fetal mortality. This is a three year (2014-17) retrospective clinical study of cases of uterine rupture in labour room in a tertiary care institute. Aim: Aim of study was to evaluate the incidence of uterine rupture, associated risk factors, diagnosis (clinical features), complications, different surgical modalities of management and maternal n fetal outcome. Material & Methods: Retrospective analytical study of 14 cases of rupture of uterus in SMIMER, surat was collected from case records of 16221 deliveries during a three year span of (July, 2014-July 2017). Parameters like age, gravida, cause of rupture, type, site of rupture, surgical management and maternal n fetal outcome were recorded. The collected data was analysed by SPSS software v19. Results: Out of 16221 deliveries during the 3 year period there were 14 cases of uterine rupture with incidence of 0.86 in 1000 deliveries. Mean age of rupture was


Keywords : Rupture of uterus; Caeserian section; Fetal Mortality; Maternal Morbidity.
Corresponding Author : Dipali S Sivasane