Author/Authors :
Ahmadi, Firoozeh Department of Reproductive Imaging - Reproductive Biomedicine Center - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran , Siahbazi, Shiva Department of Reproductive Imaging - Reproductive Biomedicine Center - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran , Akhbari, Farnaz Department of Reproductive Imaging - Reproductive Biomedicine Center - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Background: Uterine rupture at the site of a previous cesarean scar is an uncommon
but catastrophic complication of pregnancy, which is associated with significant maternal
and fetal morbidity and mortality.
Case Presentation: A 30-year old woman at 24th week of gestation and complaint
of pain, contractions and spotting was admitted in Royan Institute in Tehran, Iran.
She had a past medical history of an EP and a cesarean section delivery, respectively
4 and 2 years before hospitalization. Herniation of an amniotic membrane into the
maternal bladder was found on ultrasound examination.
Conclusion: Risk factors of cesarean scar rupture should be considered in women
undergoing subsequent pregnancies as they need extra care. Ultrasonography can be
used to evaluate women with previous cesarean section to assess the risks of scar
rupture during subsequent pregnancies.
Keywords :
Cesarean section , Dehiscence , Rupture , Scar
