This article will cover the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of uterine rupture.
What Is Uterine Rupture?
Uterine rupture takes place if the full thickness of the uterine wall tears open into the abdominal cavity.
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This creates a deadly situation for both the fetus and the pregnant person.
An emergency C-section is often performed in this situation.
Who’s Most at Risk for Uterine Rupture?
Uterine rupture can also result in the death of the pregnant person and/or fetus, but it is rare.
How Is a Uterine Rupture Diagnosed?
Uterine rupture comes on suddenly.
If the surgeon is unable to control the bleeding, they’ll need to perform a hysterectomy.
A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove a person’suterusthat may or may not involve the cervix.
Very rarely, a rupture can happen after a vaginal delivery.
This would require an emergency laparotomy (opening the abdomen) to repair the uterus.
Prevention
Further studies are needed to determine how to prevent a uterine rupture during pregnancy.
In Case of a C-Section
Expectant parents should be prepared in the event of a potential C-section.
Summary
Uterine rupture is a rare but scary occurrence.
Serious consequences to the pregnant person and fetus can be minimized if a rupture is detected quickly.
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