Delayed uterine rupture occurred 4 weeks after cesarean section following sexual intercourse: A case report and literature review

Hsing Fen Tsai, Hsiang Lin Song, Wen Chung Chen, Chia Ming Chang, Chiung Hsin Chang, I. Wen Lee

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Abstract

Objective: Spontaneous delayed uterine rupture is life-threatening and extremely rare following sexual intercourse in postpartum. Here, we present a case of delayed uterine rupture that occurred 4 weeks after cesarean section following intercourse. Case report: A 31-year-old postpartum woman, gravida 4, para 1, abortion 3, underwent a cesarean section for prolonged labor. She was transferred to our hospital in shock status with brisk vaginal bleeding following intercourse 4 weeks after delivery. An emergency subtotal hysterectomy was performed to stop the bleeding. The pathology confirmed tissue necrosis and suture granuloma at the previous surgical wound. Conclusion: The presented case demonstrated that delayed uterine rupture may occur even 4 weeks after delivery following intercourse, without any obvious abdominal pain or infection signs, which deserved the attention of obstetricians.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)411-414
Number of pages4
JournalTaiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume52
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Sept

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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