[42] Uterine Rupture Flashcards
What is a uterine rupture?
A full thickness disruption of the uterine muscle and overlying serosa
When does uterine rupture occur?
Typically during labour
What can uterine rupture extend to affect?
Bladder or broad ligament
What are the main types of uterine rupture?
- Incomplete
- Complete
What is an incomplete uterine rupture?
When the peritoneum overlying the uterus is in tact, and so the uterine contents remain with the uterus
How does an incomplete uterine rupture present?
Usually asymptomatic
Does an incomplete uterine rupture require emergency surgery?
No
What is a complete uterine rupture?
Peritoneum is also torn, and uterine contents can escape into the peritoneal cavity
What are the types of complete uterine rupture?
- Traumatic
- Spontaneous
What can cause a traumatic uterine rupture?
- Motor vehicle accident
- Incorrect use of oxytocin agent
- Poorly conducted attempt at operative vaginal delivery
In whom can spontaneous uterine rupture occur in?
Patients with a history of C-section or trauma that could have caused permanent damage
What is the incidence of uterine rupture in an unscarred uterus?
Extremely rare - 6 in 10,000 deliveries
What is the incidence of uterine rupture following C-section when VBAC is attempted?
22-74/10,000
In general, what are the risk factors for uterine rupture?
Those that make the uterus inherently weaker
What are the risk factors for uterine rupture?
- Previous C-section
- Previous uterine surgery
- Induction or augmentation of labour
- Obstruction of labour
- Multiple pregnancy
- Multiparity
What is the biggest risk factor for uterine rupture?
Previous C-section
What % of cases of uterine rupture occur when there has been a previous C-section?
87%
What type of C-section carries the greater risk of uterine rupture?
Classical (vertical) incisions