Uterine Rupture in Resource-Poor Countries
@article{Berhe2014UterineRI, title={Uterine Rupture in Resource-Poor Countries}, author={Yibrah Berhe and L. Wall}, journal={Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey}, year={2014}, volume={69}, pages={695–707} }
Importance Rupture of the gravid uterus is an obstetric catastrophe associated with high levels of maternal-fetal mortality and morbidity. Objective The aim of this study was to review the clinical experience with uterine rupture in resource-poor countries. Evidence Acquisition A MEDLINE search of the clinical literature since 1960 was carried out using the headings “uterine rupture” and “ruptured uterus,” including the Medical Subject Heading “developing countries.” Further bibliographic… Expand
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