[Erosion of the uterine artery--an unusual late complication 19 weeks after Cesarean section].

In a 30-year old para I, following uncomplicated Caesarean section in late pregnancy, recurrent haemorrhage occurred, which finally peaked as an arterial mass bleeding. The diagnosis of an arrosion of a large branch of the uterine artery was made by clinical and sonographic means. Therapy consisted in operative revision of the uterotomy and the uterus is saved. The possible causes of bleeding in the late puerperium are discussed.