Rupture of rudimentary horn pregnancy

A rare case of rupture of an noncommunicating rudimentary horn pregnancy is reported. The pregnancy proceeded to 25 gestational weeks, when the rudimentary horn ruptured. The patient had signs and symptoms of massive hemoperitoneum. An emergency exploratory laparotomy revealed rupture of the gravid...

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Published inActa obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica Vol. 71; no. 3; p. 235
Main Authors Chang, J C, Lin, Y C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1992
Subjects
Adult
Female
Hemoperitoneum - etiology
Humans
Laparotomy
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Ectopic - complications
Uterine Rupture - etiology
Uterine Rupture - surgery
Uterus - abnormalities
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Summary:A rare case of rupture of an noncommunicating rudimentary horn pregnancy is reported. The pregnancy proceeded to 25 gestational weeks, when the rudimentary horn ruptured. The patient had signs and symptoms of massive hemoperitoneum. An emergency exploratory laparotomy revealed rupture of the gravid rudimentary horn and the fetus was lying free in the peritoneal cavity, was delivered breech and died 2 hours later. This reproductive complication was treated successfully by prompt exploratory laparotomy. Some of the factors associated with pregnancy in a rudimentary horn are discussed.
ISSN:0001-6349
DOI:10.3109/00016349209009926