Uterine Rupture In Primiparus: Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Uterine rupture is a serious complication, due to the risk of maternal and perinatal death. In developed countries, this obstetric complication affects 3.5/1,000 women with previous cesarean section and 6/10,000 pregnant women with no story of the operation, with the previous cesarean section being the main etiology. Case Report: Pregnant woman, 38 years old, G1P0A0, with a gestational age of 35 weeks and 5 days, was admitted to the maternity ward in premature labor. At the physical examination reinforced 3 metrosystoles in 10min/30” 30” 35”, soft and thin cervix, with 3cm dilation, specular examination with the presence of clear liquid with lumps, broken bag for 6 hours and minor bleeding for 20 minutes. Cesarean delivery is indicated due to a story of hip dislocation. The diagnosis of uterine rupture was performed during operative delivery, with visualization of fetal parts. The case had a benign evolution for the mother and the newborn, without the occurrence of complications or sequelae, both were discharged from hospital in perfect health conditions. Discussion: A complete spontaneous uterine rupture occurred in the third trimester of pregnancy, without any identifiable underlying risk factors, except for advanced maternal age (over 35 years). Conclusion: This report contributes to a limited number of previous events that involve spontaneous rupture of a uterus without previous scarring in a primigravid patient.

Keywords

• premature obstetric labor
• primiparity
• pregnancy complications