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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2020

Laparoscopic repair of uterine rupture following successful second vaginal birth after caesarean delivery: A case report.

Yan-Qing Cai, Wei Liu, Hong Zhang, Xiao-Qing He, Jian Zhang

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Yan-Qing CaiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Wei LiuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Hong ZhangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Xiao-Qing HeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Jian ZhangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.

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backgroundWith the increasing trend of vaginal birth after caesarean delivery (VBAC), evaluation of the feasibility and safety of a second VBAC with grand multiparity is worth considering. Intrapartum uterine rupture is diagnosed in approximately one-fifth of all VBAC cases following successful vaginal delivery. To our knowledge, no report is available on the application of laparoscopy to repair postpartum uterine rupture after a successful second VBAC in China. CASE SUMMARY: A 31-year-old woman (gravida 5, para 2) at 39 wk and 5 d of gestation was admitted to the hospital in labour. After a successful VBAC and observation for approximately 13 h, the patient complained of progressive abdominal pain. Given the symptoms, signs, and auxiliary examination results, intraperitoneal bleeding was considered. Because the patient was stable and ultrasound imaging was the only method available to assess the possibility of rupture, we recommended laparoscopy to clarify the diagnosis and for prompt laparoscopic uterine repair or exploratory laparotomy if necessary. Operative findings included transverse uterine scar rupture at the lower uterine segment of approximately 5.0 cm in length and 800 mL of intraoperative pelvic haemoperitoneum. Finally, she successfully underwent laparoscopic repair of uterine rupture and recovered very well according to three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging at 42 d postpartum.

conclusionRoutine postpartum intrauterine exploration is not beneficial to the mother and may even increase the risk of rupture. This case highlights a laparoscopic approach for repairing uterine rupture in the immediate postpartum period.

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Case reportGrand multiparityLaparoscopic repairPostpartum periodUterine ruptureVaginal birth after caesarean section

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