ABSTRACT

PIJR

Paripex - Indian Journal Of Research

2250 - 1991

Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research

pijr-7-5-9484

Original Research Paper

Retrospective study of uterine rupture : Understanding the acute emergency.

Kishore

Dr.

May 2018

7 5 01 02 ABSTRACT

Uterine Rupture is a life threatening emergency condition. We aimed this retrospective analytical study to understand incidence of

uterine rupture, itâs risk factors, maternal outcome and the approach to manage this emergency condition in eastern UP India at

SS Hospital Varanasi. Study revealed very high prevalence of uterine rupture 0.62%. Scar rupture (68.57%) plays a major role with

high mortality (20%).

Conclusion: Previous caesarian section and scarred uterus was commonest risk factor. Impending uterine rupture by proper

partogram and timely referral to tertiary care centre remains key to reduce the adverse out come.