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Korean J Obstet Gynecol. 2010;53(8):732-736. Published online August 1, 2010.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5468/kjog.2010.53.8.732
Spontaneous uterine rupture during early labor in term pregnancy after laparoscopic radiofrequency myolysis.
Eun Ju Hwang, Sun Min Kim, Jong Kwan Jun
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jhs0927@snu.ac.kr
Abstract
Spontaneous uterine rupture is a rare occurrence, but a catastrophic obstetric complication, associated with high rates of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Clinicians should make a prompt diagnosis and management in patients presenting with acute abdominal pain, hypovolemic shock, and fetal compromise. We present a case of spontaneous complete rupture of uterus during early labor in term pregnancy after laparoscopic radiofrequency myolysis.

Keywords :Uterine rupture;Myolysis;Term pregnancy

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