DEFINING UTERINE RUPTURE
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Uterine rupture is caused by a tear in the wall
of the uterus at the site of a previous C- section.
This is usually the case in up to ninety percent
of tears.
of the uterus at the site of a previous C- section.
This is usually the case in up to ninety percent
of tears.
This condition may become life-threatening and
requires immediate attention.
requires immediate attention.
Complete rupture will cause:
- a tear through the entire uterine wall, resulting
in heavy bleeding in the abdominal cavity and
vaginally
in heavy bleeding in the abdominal cavity and
vaginally
- abdominal pain and sometimes referred chest pain.
Hypovolemic shock may result if there is significant
blood loss. Blood transfusion may become necessary
for treating Hypovolemic shock.
blood loss. Blood transfusion may become necessary
for treating Hypovolemic shock.
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