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May 7, 2026International Journal of Gynecology & ObstetricsOpen Access

Spontaneous uterine rupture of an unscarred uterus in the second trimester: A case report

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NBNour BakhacheEPErica PascoalLDLeah Drost

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Overview

Case report demonstrates spontaneous uterine rupture in early pregnancy, highlighting the need for immediate intervention.

Key Points

  • To report a rare case of spontaneous uterine rupture in an unscarred uterus during the second trimester without identifiable risk factors.
  • Presented a case of a 34-year-old woman at 17 weeks gestation with uterine rupture symptoms.
  • Administered intravenous fluids and underwent diagnostic laparoscopy leading to surgical intervention.
  • Conducted urinary and blood product resuscitation in an urgent setting.
  • Patient required significant blood resuscitation, receiving 11 units of PRBC and other products.
  • Surgical intervention confirmed complete uterine rupture, leading to necessary evacuation of the pregnancy.
  • Postoperative recovery was stable, with discharge on postoperative day 5.

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Bakhache et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fc2b608b49bacb8b347836https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.71054
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