Uterine Rupture at the 3rd Trimester Gestation in Pregnant Woman with History of Interstitial Pregnancy

Keimyung Medical Journal 2012;31(2):276-280.

자궁간질임신의 기왕력이 있는 산모에서의 임신 제 3분기 자궁파열

배진곤; 김종인

Abstract

Uterine rupture is an obstetrical emergency. With a 5% maternal mortality rate and a 61% perinatal mortality rate; prompt and effective management is necessary to save lives. Therefore; obstetricians need to be ever watchful for the sign and symptoms of uterine rupture to manage the emergent situration. The major risk factor for uterine rupture is uterine surgery; especially previous cesarean delivery. Other risk factors contributing to uterine rupture are multiparity; oxytocin stimulation; fetopelvic disproportion and malpresentation. We experienced uterine rupture at the 3rd trimester in woman with a history of interstitial pregnancy; and report this case with a brief review of literature.

Key Words: Interstitial pregnancy, Uterine rupture