Uterine rupture during pregnancy soon after a laparoscopic adenomyomectomy

Although laparoscopic adenomyomectomy may be a possible risk factor for uterine rupture in subsequent pregnancy, few reports have described it. A 35-year-old woman became pregnant 1 month after laparoscopic adenomyomectomy. At the 28th week, uterine contraction occurred, leading to intravenous ritodrine infusion. Severe abdominal pain and a non-reassuring fetal heart rate occurred abruptly and an emergency cesarean section was carried out. The uterus ruptured at the site of previous surgery of the uterine body, which was reconstructed. The mother and the infant did well postoperatively. We report the second case of uterine rupture during pregnancy subsequent to laparoscopic adenomyomectomy. A history of adenomyomectomy and a short interval to subsequent pregnancy may be risk factors for uterine rupture. (Reprod Med Biol 2007; 6 : 175–177)     

Rotura uterina. Diagnóstico y consecuencias en una gestante de 30 semanas

Uterine rupture is an infrequent obstetric complication with high morbidity and mortality for both the mother and fetus. Early diagnosis and treatment of this entity are important prognostic factors. We report the case of woman at 30 weeks of pregnancy with spontaneous uterine rupture in a previous scar from a laparoscopic myomectomy, giving rise to maternal hemoperitoneum and intrauterine fetal death. Emergency surgery was performed with subtotal abdominal hysterectomy.     

Pneumoamnion and pregnancy loss after second-trimester laparoscopic surgery

BACKGROUND: Midtrimester laparoscopic surgery is considered safe; however, both maternal and fetal complications can occur. We report a case of midtrimester pregnancy loss with pneumoamnion after laparoscopic appendectomy. CASE: A young woman presented at 21 weeks' gestation with a 3-day history of nausea and severe abdominal pain. Diagnostic laparoscopy was performed with normal appendix and pelvic anatomy noted. Worsening pain prompted a repeat laparoscopic evaluation. A small defect in the uterine serosa was noted, which presumably resulted from inadvertent Veress needle injury. Abdominal computerized tomography was performed, which demonstrated a pneumoamnion. Spontaneous rupture of membranes and labor ensued, resulting in the delivery of a stillborn fetus. CONCLUSION: Inadvertent introduction of the Veress needle into the gravid uterus with subsequent pneumoamnion represents a catastrophic complication of midtrimester laparoscopic surgery.     

The risk of uterine rupture after myomectomy: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis

Fibroids may give rise to specific obstetrical complications such as pain due to degeneration, fetal malpresentation, or placenta previa. For all these reasons, surgical resection of the fibroid may be indicated before a pregnancy is pursued. The occurrence of a uterine rupture is a rare but severe complication of myomectomy. This study seeks to review the risk of uterine rupture during pregnancy and/or labor after laparoscopic myomectomy in comparison with laparotomic myomectomy. A systematic search of the literature through search strategies in MEDLINE (PubMed) and Embase (Embase.com) from January 1970 up to March 2013 was performed. We used the following MeSH terms and free text words: gynecologic surgical procedures, gynecologic surgery, leiomyoma, fibromyoma, fibroids, myoma, uterine tumors, and pregnancy complication. Our data show that the risk of uterine rupture during labor and delivery is low (0.75 %). Compared with traditional open myomectomy, the risk of uterine rupture during pregnancy is not significantly higher after a laparoscopic approach (P?=?0.119). More elective cesarean sections are performed after laparoscopic myomectomy compared with the conventional open technique (P?=?0.001). Our conclusions are supported by statistical pooling of observational studies of generally low methodological quality. The risk of uterine rupture after myomectomy is low (0.75 %). The available evidence in the literature does no allow discouraging attempts for childbirth per viam naturalem after previous myomectomy, regardless of the technique used. Randomized studies are needed before definitive evidence-based recommendations can be given.     

Iatrogenic uterine rupture caused by overinflation of RUMI manipulator balloon

The RUMI uterine manipulator is a useful device for uterine mobilization and chromopertubation during laparoscopic surgery. We report two cases of iatrogenic uterine rupture caused by overinflation of the intrauterine balloon of the RUMI manipulator during chromopertubation. One rupture, which occurred on the uterine fundus, simply was sutured during surgery. The other rupture, which occurred into the uterine lateral wall, caused retroperitoneal hematoma. A second operation was required to treat this complication. Overinflation of the tip balloon of the RUMI manipulator during chromopertubation can cause uterine rupture that can result in massive hematoma.     

Uterine rupture: the road ahead?

The worldwide increase in caesarean sections, as well as that in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, augments the risk for women to suffer a uterine rupture. Also the use of misoprostol for the termination of pregnancy and induction of labour, particularly in developing countries, contributes to the greater incidence of uterine rupture. In developing countries, again, neglected obstructed labour remains a very frequent cause of uterine rupture. Diagnosis of uterine rupture may be difficult and, if made too late, serious and even devastating complications may follow, culminating in infant and/or maternal death. A high index of suspicion is indicated when dealing with women at risk. Options in terms of managing uterine rupture include simple repair of the tear, subtotal, and total hysterectomy. Counselling women before and after surgical interventions on the genital tract, especially caesarean section on request, should include information concerning the subsequent risk of uterine rupture.     

体外受精-胚胎移植术后宫内妊娠合并输卵管间质部妊娠6例临床分析

目的探讨体外受精－胚胎移植术(in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, IVF-ET)后宫内妊娠合并输卵管间质部妊娠的临床特点和治疗方法。 方法回顾性分析2014年3月至2018年12月暨南大学医学院附属深圳市宝安区妇幼保健院妇产科收治IVF-ET后宫内妊娠合并输卵管间质部妊娠的6例临床资料及治疗方法。 结果6例患者均采用手术治疗,其中4例开腹手术,2例腹腔镜手术,发生早期流产1例,活产分娩5例,无子宫破裂及新生儿畸形发生。 结论宫内妊娠合并输卵管间质部妊娠主要依靠阴道超声诊断,手术治疗可获得良好妊娠结局,腹腔镜手术是安全可行的。     

Spontaneous uterine rupture at thirty-three weeks subsequent to previous superficial laparoscopic myomectomy

Obstetric uterine rupture has previously been reported after the laparoscopic removal of deep intramural myomas, but never has it been reported to follow the removal of superficial myomas. A 39-year-old primigravid woman with a history of a superficial subserous laparoscopic myomectomy was seen for acute abdominal symptoms at 33 weeks of gestation. Emergency cesarean laparotomy confirmed a spontaneous rupture of the uterine fundus with extrusion of the intact fetal sac into the upper abdomen. This is the first reported case of obstetric uterine rupture subsequent to the removal of a superficial myoma by laparoscopic techniques.(Am J Obstet Gynecol 1997;177:1547-9.)     

Prelabor Uterine Rupture after Laparoscopic Repair of Uterine Perforation

Uterine rupture is an established risk of previous uterine trauma. Conventionally this has been considered most likely following prior classical or midline hysterotomies at cesarean section or subsequent to abdominal myomectomy in which the uterine cavity was breached. Although there are reports of such cases after laparoscopic procedures such as myomectomy the incidence is believed to be very small. We present an extreme case of uterine rupture at 27 weeks with a previous laparoscopically repaired uterine perforation.     

Laparoscopic uterine suspension using three-stitch technique

We conducted a prospective, longitudinal study to assess the efficacy of a new laparoscopic hysteropexy technique in alleviating pelvic pain. Subjects were 50 women of reproductive age with chronic pelvic pain or dyspareunia in whom the only clinical finding was uterine retroversion who underwent laparoscopic uterine suspension using three-stitch technique. There were no intraoperative complications. The only postoperative complication was abdominal pain in one woman. The technique was effective in relieving symptoms in these patients. Of the 22 women who had associated infertility for longer than 3 years, 10 became pregnant within 1 year after surgery. This benefit, however, is likely due to couples' improved sex life rather than change in surgical axis of the uterus.     

Spontaneous uterine rupture of a twin pregnancy after a laparoscopic adenomyomectomy: a case report

Adenomyomectomy is a treatment option to preserve fertility and reduce symptoms associated with adenomyosis. Although this procedure is reasonably expected to increase the risk of uterine rupture during pregnancy, reports on this issue are scarce. We recently encountered a 33-year-old nulliparous woman with a twin pregnancy who experienced a spontaneous uterine rupture at 30 weeks' gestation. This patient was the first to conceive after undergoing laparoscopic adenomyomectomy at our institution. Her pregnancy was established with in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer 12 months after laparoscopic adenomyomectomy. The uterine rupture was heralded by a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain while she was receiving intravenous ritodrine. This case reinforces that pregnancy after adenomyomectomy should be closely monitored with respect to uterine rupture.     

腹腔镜手术中卵巢良性畸胎瘤破裂临床分析

目的分析腹腔镜下卵巢良性畸胎瘤手术时囊肿破裂的相关因素和对患者预后的影响.方法回顾性分析1999年～2002年间接受腹腔镜下卵巢良性畸胎瘤剥除术121例临床资料,并使用SPSS统计软件处理数据.结果术中发生囊肿破例48例,未破裂73例.两组比较,破裂组手术时间长于未破裂组,术中囊肿破裂与左侧肿瘤和盆腔粘连有关,而与患者年龄、孕产次、肿瘤大小、出血量、术后月经改变、腹痛以及术后妊娠无明显关系.结论手术者熟练的腹腔镜技术,术中使用取物袋,可能减少囊肿破裂,如发生破裂,及时、大量生理盐水冲洗盆腹腔可以减少术后病率发生,不会影响妊娠.     

Reproductive performance after transabdominal metroplasty: a review of 157 consecutive cases

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of conventional transabdominal metroplasty on the reproductive outcome of symmetric uterine anomalies and to determine the complications of this procedure. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective clinical analysis of 157 consecutive women who underwent surgery during a 25-year period. One hundred fifty-seven patients with a subseptate, septate or bicornuate uterus and history of recurrent abortions (124 cases) or infertility (33 cases) were included in this study. Operative technique was similar to the procedure first described by Bret and Guillet and by Tompkins. RESULTS: The fetal survival rate increased from 0.0% before surgery to 81.9% postoperatively in the recurrent abortion group and to 92.8% in the infertility group. Among women having undergone surgery, 63.8% gave birth to at least 1 healthy child, the proportion of previous habitually miscarrying and infertile women was 70.2% and 32.0%, respectively. No uterine rupture or any other complication was observed. CONCLUSION: Conventional transabdominal metroplasty seems to be a safe procedure in women with symmetric uterine anomalies and a history of recurrent miscarriages or otherwise unexplained primary infertility. No perioperative or subsequent peripartum complications were observed. Even in the era of operative hysteroscopy, transabdominal metroplasty remains the only approach in cases of bicornuate uterus.     

Previous preterm cesarean delivery: identification of a new risk factor for uterine rupture in VBAC candidates.

OBJECTIVE: A major risk of trials of labor in patients with prior cesarean delivery is uterine rupture. We evaluated the question of whether a previous cesarean delivery at an early gestational age predisposes the patient to subsequent uterine rupture. METHODS: This was a retrospective chart review of patients delivering at North Shore University Hospital with a trial of labor after previous cesarean delivery to ascertain all cases of uterine rupture. Patients who had had a previous cesarean delivery at our institution who did not suffer uterine rupture during a trial of labor served as controls. RESULTS: Twenty-five patients suffered a uterine rupture. The incidence of prior preterm cesarean delivery (PPCD) in this group was 40%, compared to 10.9% of 691 laboring vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) patients without rupture (p < 0.001). Patients in the rupture group with a PPCD were less likely to have experienced labor in the index pregnancy and more likely to have had an interdelivery interval of less than two years. CONCLUSIONS: An undeveloped lower segment in the preterm uterus represents a risk for later rupture, even if the incision is transverse.     

Hernie transmurale isthmique de l’utérus : résultats de l’isthmorraphie sur la symptomatologie et la fertilité

ObjectiveTo study the effect of the surgical repair (isthmorraphy) of the large scar dehiscence after cesarean on symptoms and fertility for women who desire pregnancy.Patients and methodsIn this retrospective study, 14 symptomatic patients, who desire a new pregnancy underwent a surgical repair by laparotomy, laparoscopic or vaginal technique. Five women experienced failure of Assistance Reproductive Technique (IVF or ICSI) for idiopathic secondary infertility. The dehiscent scars were evaluated by ultrasound, hysterography, hysteroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging.OutcomeSymptoms improvement was found in 92% of case. Ten pregnancy (71%) was obtained after surgical repair, 6 spontaneous and 4 after Assistance Reproductive Technique. Among the 5 women initially followed in the reproductive unit, 4 became pregnant, 3 after IVF or ICSI and 1 spontaneous. No operative complication occurred. The subsequent pregnancy was unremarkable with no uterine rupture.DiscussionLarge scar defect after cesarean can take shape of a complete absent of the anterior wall of the uterus. No incident has been proved in this condition. There is a lack of data concerning these isthmocele. The experience of hysteroscopic repair cannot be applied to these real large diverticule of the scar cesarean. The results of this study suggest a link between the isthmocele and reversible symptoms after surgery. The first results concerning the subsequent fertility after surgical repair seem interestingConclusionWhen a large scare defect (isthmocele) is found in symptomatic woman (pelvic pain, bleeding uterine, infertility), a surgical repair can be proposed, especially for woman who desire a new pregnancy     

9例完全性子宫破裂病例病因分析与探讨

目的：探讨完全性子宫破裂的病因、临床特点及结局。方法：回顾性分析2016年1月—2018年12月南京医科大学附属淮安第一医院收治的9例完全性子宫破裂患者的病例资料,对患者一般资料及发病、治疗过程进行归纳总结。结果：9例完全性子宫破裂患者中,引产导致子宫破裂4例（2例位于子宫体部、2例位于子宫下段原切口瘢痕）,胎盘植入导致子宫破裂1例（子宫下段原切口瘢痕处）,不明原因子宫破裂1例（有人工流产病史,位于子宫底部）,腹腔镜宫角部手术后瘢痕破裂1例（位于子宫角部）,宫缩发动后前次剖宫产瘢痕切口破裂2例（子宫下段原切口瘢痕处）。临床表现为持续性下腹痛2例,不规则下腹痛4例,持续性脐周痛1例,无明显腹痛2例。6例伴阴道出血,3例无阴道出血表现。7例行子宫破裂修补术,2例行次全子宫切除术。非引产的5例病例中,胎死宫内1例,其余4例新生儿结局良好。结论：瘢痕子宫再次妊娠是子宫破裂的高发人群,对于具有前置胎盘、多次剖宫产和人工流产、子宫手术等宫腔操作史的孕妇应警惕子宫破裂的风险。     

Uterine rupture after laparoscopic myomectomy

Myomectomy is performed frequently to preserve or increase fertility, although the risk of future uterine rupture is a major concern of any surgery of the uterus. A 36-year-old woman underwent laparoscopic removal of a pendunculated myoma, and 6 weeks later she conceived after IVF. At 35.5 weeks' gestation she was admitted to the hospital because of abdominal pain. Cesarean section revealed rupture of the uterine wall at the site of the myoma. This and similar case reports indicate that inadequate laparoscopic suturing is not the only factor involved in rupture of the uterine wall during pregnancy after laparoscopic myomectomy.     

Spontaneous uterine rupture in the 33rd week of IVF pregnancy after laparoscopically assisted enucleation of uterine adenomatoid tumor

Although a uterine leiomyomectomy or adenomyomectomy is an accepted procedure to treat symptoms such as dysmenorrhea or hypermenorrhea to enhance fertility, the risk of future uterine rupture is a major concern for patients who become pregnant following these surgery. Although uterine rupture very rarely occurs, this is the most feared complication in pregnancy and is associated with a high rate of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. A 37-year-old nulliparous woman had a 2-year history of infertility. A transvaginal ultrasound revealed multiple uterine tumors that resembled leiomyomas on the posterior and fundal walls of the uterine body. After the patient had three failed in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer treatments, the uterine tumor was enucleated, and pathologically diagnosed as an adenomatoid tumor. Five months after the operation, the patient became pregnant as a result of a fourth in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. At the 33rd week of gestation, she complained of a sudden onset of abdominal pain. The patient was diagnosed with a ruptured uterus based on an ultrasound, and an emergency cesarean section was performed. The rupture occurred at the site of the operation scar on the posterior wall of the uterine body. The fetal legs extruded into the abdominal cavity from the uterine cavity but were enclosed within the unruptured chorioamniotic membrane. A male neonate (1956 g) was delivered without asphyxia and had Apgar scores of 8 and 9. The ruptured uterine wall could be repaired by suturing. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of uterine rupture during pregnancy after resection of an adenomatoid tumor in the uterine body.     

The role of laparoscopic myomectomy in women of reproductive age

Laparoscopic surgery has gained wide popularity for the treatment of uterine fibroids in women of reproductive age. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety of the present surgical technique in order to preserve fertility and to achieve a satisfactory uterine repair so as to obtain an uncomplicated, full-term pregnancy. Between March 1988 and April 2001, 1170 uterine myomata were laparoscopically removed in 635 patients. The number of myomata removed from each patient varied from one to nine. The main steps of the surgical technique are described. No serious complication occurred. All the myomata proved to be benign. A second look was performed in 121 patients, and in two cases adhesions were found. A total of 105 patients achieved pregnancy (one triplet and three twin) and 91 delivered. No uterine rupture or scar dehiscence was observed. Out of 148 patients who were infertile with one or more myomata larger than 30 mm, 74 achieved pregnancy, 63 spontaneously and 11 after IVF.     

Spontaneous uterine rupture in the third trimester of gestation after laparoscopic myomectomy. A case report

Uterine rupture in pregnancy in women who undergone previous laparoscopic myomectomy is an exceptional event. The spread of laparoscopy in the surgical treatment of uterine myomas, however, has been accompanied by the occurrence of cases of uterine rupture in pregnancy. The case we report is the sixth present in the literature. It regards a 34-years-old woman who suffered uterine rupture at the 26th week of gestation.