Intrapartum spontaneous uterine rupture following uncomplicated resectoscopic treatment of Asherman's syndrome

Chang Gung Med J. 2005 Feb;28(2):123-7.

Abstract

Since Asherman first published his series of intrauterine synechiae in 1948, only a few physicians have described the obstetric complications of patients who conceived following surgical treatment of intrauterine synechiae. We present a woman with a history of resectoscopic resection of intrauterine adhesions with a term pregnancy and spontaneous uterine rupture that occurred during the intrapartum period. At emergent cesarean section, hemoperitoneum of approximately 1500 mL was noted and a 10-cm defect was present in the lateral uterine wall; the edges of the defect were bleeding actively. Because of the potential for a disastrous outcome in the rupture of the pregnant uterus, patients treated for Asherman's syndrome should be identified early and appropriate precautions should be taken in their obstetric management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gynatresia / complications
  • Gynatresia / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology*
  • Uterine Rupture / etiology*