Article: Occult uterine rupture: Role of ultrasonography

This article presents a case of occult spontaneous uterine rupture complicated by pelvic infection and peritonitis in the postpartum period. Ultrasonography played a primary role in the diagnosis of this complication and clearly demonstrated the uterine wall defect. This finding was confirmed later by computed tomography and by surgery. (J Nato Med Assoc. 1998;90:374-376.)

Key words: uterine rupture ultrasonography post partum

Ultrasonography is the primary imaging modality for assessing pregnancy and evaluating fetal health and development. In the immediate postpartum period, it is also useful for the evaluation of abnormal bleeding, sepsis, or pain. Since 1978, there have been many ...

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