Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Uterine rupture constitutes a critical obstetric complication that is concomitant with elevated levels of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, particularly within tertiary care facilities. The incidence of this condition exhibits variability, with empirical studies documenting rates ranging from 0.034‐0.43% across diverse Indian healthcare institution centers. Prominent risk factors are identified as prior cesarean deliveries and obstructed labor, whereby the prompt recognition and intervention are paramount for enhancing clinical outcomes. The present study is a retrospective study executed within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at our tertiary healthcare center. Data spanning one year were meticulously gathered from the obstetrics and gynecology record book and the medical records department. All instances of both complete and incomplete uterine rupture were systematically included in this study. Throughout the one‐year duration of the study, specifically from March 2022 to February 2023, among a total of 7200 deliveries, uterine rupture was diagnosed in 18 cases, yielding an incidence rate of 0.25%. Uterine rupture signifies a substantial complication affiliated with pregnancy, resulting in considerable maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The outcomes of this investigation suggest that the presence of a prior cesarean scar represents the most significant risk factor contributing to the incidence of uterine rupture.
How to cite this article:
M. Chaithra, K.S. Govindaswamy, G. Vyshnavi and B. Manjula. Rupture Uterus in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Retrospective Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.11.173.177
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.11.173.177