SILENT UTERINE RUPTURE OF SCARRED UTERUS —AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION AS AMNIOCELE

Authors

  • Aisha Syed Wali
  • Tahira Yasmeen Naru

Abstract

Obstetricians should be aware of the possibility of silent rupture of scarred uterus. Ultrasound has an important role in the diagnosis of silent uterine rupture. A case of silent uterine rupture with foetal demise, that remained undiagnosed for many weeks, is described.Keywords: Silent uterine rupture, scar dehiscence, scarred uterus

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Published

2013-06-01