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Delivery related rupture of the gravid uterus: imaging findings: a case report

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Rupture of the gravid uterus is a rare, life-threatening obstetric complication. Major symptoms are hypovolemic shock and abdominal pain during late pregnancy or after vaginal delivery. Immediate surgical therapy is required. We report a case of uterine rupture after vaginal delivery diagnosed by means of ultrasonography and computed tomography.

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We thank Paul Mattelaer, MD, for his substantial assistance in writing this manuscript.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Gasthuisberg, Herestraat 49, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium

    F. Catry, E. Geusens, D. Vanbeckevoort, W. Volders & D. Bielen

  2. Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University Hospitals Gasthuisberg, Herestraat 49, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium

    B. Spitz

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Catry, F., Geusens, E., Vanbeckevoort, D. et al. Delivery related rupture of the gravid uterus: imaging findings: a case report. Abdom Imaging 29, 120–122 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-003-0063-5

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