Uterine rupture after a single vaginal 2 mg prostaglandin gel application in a primiparous woman

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2002 Feb 10;101(1):87-8. doi: 10.1016/s0301-2115(01)00494-8.

Abstract

We report a case of a primiparous woman who was induced for post-term pregnancy with 2mg intravaginal prostaglandin gel. She developed hyperstimulation and ruptured her uterus. The pathogenesis and treatment of hyperstimulation is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Apgar Score
  • Cardiotocography
  • Cesarean Section
  • Dinoprostone / administration & dosage
  • Dinoprostone / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Gels
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Labor, Induced
  • Oxytocics / administration & dosage
  • Oxytocics / adverse effects*
  • Parity
  • Pregnancy
  • Uterine Rupture / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Gels
  • Oxytocics
  • Dinoprostone