Re: Normal delivery and uterine rupture after c-section

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, M.D. (apgar10@montanadsl.net)
Thu Feb 24 14:04:09 2005


Exam to determine if the bleeding is coming from above the cervix (i.e. uterus/incision). Then depending upon the degree of bleeding, make a decision regarding if laparotomy is indicated. I would lean toward conservative management unless bleeding quite heavy. In addition, some are now studying the bladder following scar separation to assure that there are no injuries there.

The big question will be what to do with the next pregnancy??? Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, M.D.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine, OB/GYN
Rocky Mountain Women's Health
2835 Fort Missoula Rd., Suite 304
Missoula, Montana, 59804
406-549-0978
fax 406-549-0987
e-mail: apgar10@montanadsl.net

-----Original Message----- From: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net [mailto:ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net] On Behalf Of Ricardo Savaris Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 1:48 PM To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L Subject: Normal delivery and uterine rupture after c-section

Dear all,

I has been a long time since my last e.mail, but I have seen the msg. This is the following case. A 27yold, had a normal delivery 10 days ago. She has a previous c-section 2 years ago. She arrives at the ER complaining of vaginal bleeding, and pain. On PE: abdomen: low intensity pain over suprapubic region. Epiotomy painfull, moderate bleeding. US: show a 5cm uterine gap, suggestive of uterine rupture. Free fluid in the abdominal cavity. I just order CBC, no signs of local or systemic infection.

Suggestions?

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Ricardo Savaris, MD
Porto Alegre - Brasil




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