Uterine rupture during induction of labor at 15 + 2 weeks' gestation: A case report.

RATIONALE

Uterine rupture is a rare obstetric complication that can quickly and directly threaten the lives of mothers and babies.

PATIENT CONCERNS

We report a case of a patient with 15w + 2d gestation scarred pregnancy requesting induction of labor, due to insufficient preoperative evaluation and increased dose of intraoperative induction medication, uterine rupture occurred due to tonicity of uterine contractions.

DIAGNOSES

Uterine rupture due to mid-pregnancy induction of labor in a patient with scarred pregnancy.

INTERVENTIONS

The patient underwent surgical treatment, removal of the embryo and uterine suturing.

OUTCOMES

The patient recovered well and was discharged. Follow up visit to our hospital for review, uterus recovered well.

LESSONS

We should improve the preoperative evaluation of patients with scarred pregnancy, comprehensively consider the choice of induction method, the control of medication dosage, strengthen the intraoperative monitoring of high-risk patients, and deal with problems in a timely manner in an effort to minimize the risk of uterine rupture and harm.