Spontaneous Uterine Vessel Rupture During Pregnancy or in the Puerperium: A Review of the Literature

Conclusions Spontaneous rupture of uterine vessels is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy that should be included in the differential diagnosis of pregnant patients presenting with an acute abdomen. Relevance Our aim is to increase the awareness of spontaneous vessel rupture during pregnancy to improve detection, management, and perinatal outcomes. Target Audience Obstetrician-gynecologists, radiologists, family medicine physicians Learning Objectives After completing this CME activity, participants should be better able to describe spontaneous uterine vessel rupture; identify its risk factors and presenting symptoms; and explain preferred diagnostic imaging modalities, management options, and possible complications in future pregnancies.
Source: Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey - Category: OBGYN Tags: CME ARTICLES Source Type: research