[Maternal mortality due to obstetric haemorrhage in France 2016-2018]. / Mortalité maternelle par hémorragie obstétricale en France 2016­2018.

Between 2016 and 2018, 20 maternal deaths were related to obstetric haemorrhage, excluding haemorrhage in the first trimester of pregnancy, representing a mortality ratio of 0.87 per 100,000 live births (95% CI 0.5 -1.3). Obstetric haemorrhage is the cause of 7.4% of all maternal deaths up to 1 year, 10% of maternal deaths within 42days, and 21% of deaths directly related to pregnancy (direct causes). Between 2001 and 2018, maternal mortality from obstetric haemorrhage has been considerably reduced, from 2.2deaths per 100,000 live births in 2001-2003 to 0.87 in the period presented here. Nevertheless, obstetric haemorrhage is still one of the main direct causes of maternal death, and remains the cause with the highest proportion of deaths considered probably (53%) or possibly (42%) preventable according to the CNEMM's collegial assessment (see chapter 3). The preventable factors reported are related to inadequate content of care in 94% of cases and/or organisation of care in 44% of cases. In this triennium, maternal death due to haemorrhage occurred mainly in the context of caesarean delivery (65% of cases, i.e. 13/20), and mostly in the context of emergency care (12/13). The main causes of obstetric haemorrhage were uterine rupture (6/20) in unscarred uterus or in association with placenta accreta, and surgical injury during the caesarean delivery (5/20). Every maternity hospital, whatever its resources and/or technical facilities, must be able to plan any obstetric haemorrhage situation that threatens the mother's vital prognosis. Intraperitoneal occult haemorrhage following caesarean section and uterine rupture require immediate surgery with the help of skilled surgeon resources with early and appropriate administration of blood products.

[Usefulness of ultrasound measurement of the lower uterine segment before delivery of women with a prior cesarean: Literature review]. / Utilité de la mesure échographique du segment utérin inférieur avant accouchement parmi les femmes ayant un antécédent de césarienne : revue de la littérature.

Identifying women with a history of cesarean delivery and at real risk for uterine rupture is an important aim in obstetric care. It is with this objective that different authors have evaluated the interest of ultrasound for predicting the risk of a cesarean scar defect by measuring the thickness of the lower uterine segment. The literature is sparse and subject to numerous biases because they are mainly prospective cohort studies with small numbers. However, the results are concordant: Ultrasound measurements of lower uterine segment thickness are strongly correlated with the operative findings observed during cesarean delivery. Moreover, the thinner the lower uterine segment on ultrasound, the higher the likelihood of a uterine defect. Two randomized trials have recently been published. The PRISMA cluster randomized controlled trial evaluated a multifaceted intervention including an ultrasound estimation of the risk of uterine rupture by ultrasound measurement of the lower uterine segment thickness and aimed at helping women in their choice of mode of delivery after a previous cesarean delivery. This multifaceted intervention resulted in a significant reduction in the rates of major perinatal and maternal morbidity, without any increase in the rate of cesarean delivery or uterine rupture. However, due to its design, it is impossible to specifically specify the benefit of lower uterine segment measurement in reducing major maternal and perinatal morbidity since the trial combined several interventions. The LUSTrial randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact on maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality of proposing a mode of delivery based on ultrasound measurement of the lower uterine segment thickness compared to usual care among women with a history of cesarean delivery. Ultrasound measurement of lower uterine segment thickness was not associated with a statistically significant reduction in maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality compared to usual care. In this literature review, we will mainly detail and analyze the results of this trial.

[Uterine rupture during medical termination of pregnancy or intrauterine death: A risk management study]. / Rupture utérine sur interruption médicale de grossesse ou mort fœtale in utero : une étude de gestion du risque.

OBJECTIVE: To describe and analyze a series of uterine ruptures (UR) that occurred in the context of medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or intrauterine death (IUD) from a risk management perspective. METHODS: French retrospective descriptive observational study of all cases of UR occurring during induction for IUD or MTP, reported between 2011 and 2021 by Gynerisq. Cases were recorded on a basis of voluntary reports using targeted questionnaires. RESULTS: Between November 27, 2011, and August 22, 2021, 12 cases of UR occurring during an induction for IUD or MTP were recorded. 50 % of the patients had never given birth by cesarean section. The term of delivery varied from 17+3 days to 41+2 days. The clinical signs found were pain (n=6), ascending fetal presentation (n=5) and bleeding (n=4). All patients were managed by laparotomy, 5 were transfused. One vascular ligation and one hysterectomy were required. CONCLUSION: Knowledge of surgical history is involved in the prevention of UR. The signs of detection are pain, ascending presentation and bleeding. The speed of management and good teamwork allow a reduction of maternal complications. The findings of the morbidity and mortality reviews show that prevention and mitigation barriers can be established.

[Risk factors and management of uterine rupture in a 1st reference structure in Mali: case of the Bougouni health district]. / Facteurs de risque et prise en charge de la rupture uterine dans une structure de 1ere reference du Mali : cas du district sanitaire de Bougouni.

The objective was to assess the risk factors for and to suggest therapeutic aspects. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We carried out a case-control study at the Bougouni Reference health center in 2019. RESULTS: From January to December 31, 2019; out of 1161 deliveries, 43 uterine rupture were recorded, 3.7% corresponding to one uterine rupture for 27 deliveries. Patients 35 years and older were more affected by uterine rupture (44.2%) with ORaIC95% = 6.3 [1.5 - 26.3]. Obstetric evacuations had an ORaIC95% = 25.6 [7.8-83.7]. All of the patients were housewives (97.7%) versus (82.3%) controls with ORaIC95% = 8.9 (1.1-69). Pauciparous and multiparous had an ORaIC95% = 6.2 [1.8 - 20.3] and 4.1 [1.3 - 12.9], respectively. The uterine scar (20.9%) of cases versus 8.1% of controls had a 95% ORaIC95% = 2.9 [1.1 - 8.7]. Indeed the absence of ANC was a risk factor, ORaIC95% = 3.0 [1.3 - 6.9]. The time to uterine rupture was < 6 hours in 95%. In fact 34 complete uterine rupture (79.1%) and 9 incomplete uterine rupture (20.9) were noted. Only 2.3% of cases gave birth vaginally. Treatment of uterine rupture was based on surgery (100%) supplemented by shock (51.2%) of cases and infection (100%) of cases. CONCLUSION: Uterine rupture is common in our countries under medical care. Its effective prevention involves strategies aimed at acting on risk factors.

L'objectif était d'évaluer les facteurs de risque de la RU et de proposer les aspects thérapeutiques. MATÉRIELS ET MÉTHODES: Nous avons réalisé une étude cas-témoins au centre de santé de Référence de Bougouni en 2019. RÉSULTATS: De janvier au 31 décembre 2019 ; sur 1161 accouchements 43 RU ont été enregistrées soit 3,7% correspondant à une RU pour 27 accouchements. Les patientes de 35 ans et plus ont été plus touchée par la RU (44,2%) avec ORaIC95%= 6,3 [1,5 - 26,3]. Les évacuations obstétricales avaient un ORaIC95%=25,6 [7,8- 83,7]. La totalité des patientes étaient des femmes au foyer (97,7%) des cas versus (82,3%) des témoins avec ORaIC95%=8,9 (1,1-69). Les Paucipares et multipares avaient respectivement un ORaIC95%= 6,2 [1,8 - 20,3] et 4,1[1,3 - 12,9]. La cicatrice utérine (20,9%) des cas contre 8,1 % les témoins avait un ORaIC95%= 2,9 [1,1 - 8,7]. En effet l'absence de CPN étaient un facteur de risque, ORaIC95%= 3,0 [1,3 ­ 6,9]. Le délai de la RU était < 6 heures chez 95%. En effet 34 RU complètes (79,1%) et 9 RU incomplètes (20,9%) ont été notées. Seulement 2,3 % des cas avaient accouché par voie basse. Le traitement de la RU reposait sur la chirurgie (100%) complétée par celui du choc (51,2%) des cas et de l'infection (100%) des cas. CONCLUSION: La RU est fréquente dans nos pays sous médicalisés. Sa prévention efficace passe par des stratégies visant à agir sur les facteurs de risque.

[Pregnancy outcomes in women with previous preterm cesarean delivery between 22 and 28 weeks of gestation]. / Issues de grossesses chez les femmes ayant un antécédent de césarienne réalisée entre 22 et 28 semaines d'aménorrhée.

INTRODUCTION: The rate of caesarean delivery between 22 and 28 weeks of gestation (weeks) has increased for several years. The aim of the study was to describe subsequent pregnancies in women with a history of caesarean delivery between 22 and 28 weeks. METHODS: We performed a retrospective, observational, bicentric cohort study in tertiary care maternity units. We included women who had a caesarean delivery between 22 and 28 weeks from December 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017. We then retrospectively collected data on subsequent pregnancies of these patients up to March 2020. We described the subsequent pregnancy rate and the outcomes of these pregnancies. RESULTS: Among the 186 women who had a caesarean between 22 and 28 weeks, data from 103 of them could be collected, including 47 (45.6%) women who had 64 new pregnancies. Of the 47 first pregnancies after the preterm cesarean, 19 (40.4%) were completed at≥37 weeks. The mode of delivery was a cesarean in 23 cases (79.3%). A trial of labor after cesarean was only considered in 7 cases (24.1%), and 6 women (20.7%) gave birth vaginally. CONCLUSIONS: If pregnancy is desired after a caesarean between 22 and 28 weeks, the pregnancy rate is high without recurrence of prematurity in the majority of cases. Cesarean delivery is the most common mode of delivery. In case of trial of labor after cesarean, the success rate is reasonable.

[Uterine rupture of the unscarred uterus: A report of 10 cases]. / Rupture utérine sur utérus non cicatriciel : à propos de 10 cas.

INTRODUCTION: Uterine rupture in the healthy uterus is a rare obstetrical complication, not much suspected and with badly identified risk factors. Thus, there exists frequent delay for treatment and therefore fetal-maternal important morbidity and mortality. This article describes clinical signs and symptoms, management, and maternal and neonatal prognosis of uterine rupture. METHODS: Descriptive retrospective study within 13 maternity hospitals, reporting 10 series of cases of uterine rupture on gravid healthy uterus during the third trimester of pregnancy. RESULT: The incidence was 2.8/100,000 births. Surgical treatment was conservative in 9 out of 10 cases, the maternal prognosis was good with no maternal deaths and 6 out of 7 patients had at least one subsequent pregnancy. The fetal prognosis was more reserved, with 2 fetal or neonatal deaths and 1 with motor disability. 6/6 patients (100%) had at least one iterative Caesarean section during the following pregnancies with healthy fetuses. CONCLUSION: In this series of 10 cases over 25years, maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality were significant, in agreement with the literature. Maternal prognosis remained favorable. When surgical treatment is conservative a subsequent pregnancy is possible and an iterative cesarean section must be performed.

[Lower Uterine Segment Trial: A pragmatic open multicenter randomized trial]. / Prédiction échographique du risque de rupture utérine après césarienne : LUSTrial, un essai randomisé pragmatique.

BACKGROUND: The data from literature show that trial of labor and elective repeat cesarean delivery after a prior cesarean delivery both present significant risks and benefits, and these risks and benefits differ for the woman and her fetus. The benefits to the woman can be at the expense of her fetus and vice-versa. This uncertainty is compounded by the scarcity of high-level evidence that preclude accurate quantification of the risks and benefits that could help provide a fair counseling about a trial of labor and elective repeat cesarean delivery. An interesting way of research is to evaluate the potential benefits of a decision rule associated to the ultrasound measurement of the lower uterine segment (LUS). Indeed, ultrasonography may be helpful in determining a specific risk for a given patient by measuring the thickness of the LUS, i,e, the thickness of the cesarean delivery scar area. Although only small and often methodologically biased data have been published, they look promising as their results are concordant: ultrasonographic measurements of the LUS thickness is highly correlated with the intraoperative findings at cesarean delivery. Furthermore, the thinner the LUS becomes on ultrasound, the higher the likelihood of a defect in the LUS. Finally, ultrasound assessment of LUS has an excellent negative predictive value for the risk of uterine defect. Therefore, this exam associated with a rule of decision could help to reduce the rate of elective repeat cesarean delivery and especially to reduce the fetal and maternal mortality and morbidity related to trial of labor after a prior cesarean delivery. METHODS/DESIGN: This is a pragmatic open multicenter randomized trial with two parallel arms. Randomization will be centralized and computerized. Since blindness is impossible, an adjudication committee will evaluate the components of the primary composite outcome in order to avoid evaluation bias. An interim analysis will be planned mid-strength of the trial. Ultrasound will be performed by expert sonographers after certification by the main investigator. Women aged 18 years or older are eligible for this trial if they have a singleton pregnancy in cephalic presentation at a gestational age from 36 to 38 weeks, a previous low transverse cesarean delivery and sign the informed consent sheet. Women will be asked to participate in this study when they reach a term of 36 to 38 weeks of gestation. After agreement, women will be randomized into two groups: in the study group, they will have the LUS measured by ultrasound and the patient will be informed that, based on a threshold value of 3.5mm for the ultrasound measurement of the LUS thickness, the patient with a higher measurement will be considered at low risk and will be encouraged to choose a trial of labor whereas the patient with a measurement is equal to or less than this threshold will be considered at risk and encouraged to choose an elective repeat cesarean; in the control group, ultrasound LUS measurement will not be performed. The mode of delivery will be decided according to standard practice at the center. The primary composite outcome will include: uterine rupture, uterine dehiscence, hysterectomy, thromboembolic complications, transfusion, endometritis, maternal mortality, fetal prenatal and intrapartum mortality, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and neonatal mortality. DISCUSSION: This trial assesses the efficacy of ultrasound measurement of the lower uterine segment in women with a prior cesarean delivery in reducing fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality and it will provide evidence in order to establish clinical recommendations. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01916044 (date of registration: 5 August 2013).

Facteurs de risque et prise en charge de la rupture utérine dans une structure de 1ere référence du Mali: cas du district sanitaire de Bougouni / Risk factors and management of uterine rupture in a 1st reference structure in Mali: case of the Bougouni health district

L'objectif était d'évaluer les facteurs de risque de la RU et de proposer les aspects thérapeutiques. Matériels et méthodes : Nous avons réalisé une étude cas-témoins au centre de santé de Référence de Bougouni en 2019. Résultats : De janvier au 31 décembre 2019; sur 1161 accouchements 43 RU ont été enregistrées soit 3,7% correspondant à une RU pour 27 accouchements. Les patientes de 35 ans et plus ont été plus touchée par la RU (44,2%) avec ORaIC95%= 6,3 [1,5 - 26,3]. Les évacuations obstétricales avaient un ORaIC95%=25,6 [7,8- 83,7]. La totalité des patientes étaient des femmes au foyer (97,7%) des cas versus (82,3%) des témoins avec ORaIC95%= 8,9 (1,1-69). Les Paucipares et multipares avaient respectivement un ORaIC95%= 6,2 [1,8 - 20,3] et 4,1[1,3 - 12,9]. La cicatrice utérine (20,9%) des cas contre 8,1 % les témoins avait un ORaIC95%= 2,9 [1,1 - 8,7]. En effet l'absence de CPN étaient un facteur de risque, ORaIC95%= 3,0 [1,3 ­ 6,9]. Le délai de la RU était ˂ 6 heures chez 95%. En effet 34 RU complètes (79,1%) et 9 RU incomplètes (20,9%) ont été notées. Seulement 2,3 % des cas avaient accouché par voie basse. Le traitement de la RU reposait sur la chirurgie (100%) complétée par celui du choc (51,2%) des cas et de l'infection (100%) des cas. Conclusion: La RU est fréquente dans nos pays sous médicalisés. Sa prévention efficace passe par des stratégies visant à agir sur les facteurs de risque

The objective was to assess the risk factors for and to suggest therapeutic aspects. Materials and methods: We carried out a case-control study at the Bougouni Reference health center in 2019. Results: From January to December 31, 2019; out of 1161 deliveries, 43 uterine rupture were recorded, 3.7% corresponding to one uterine rupture for 27 deliveries. Patients 35 years and older were more affected by uterine rupture (44.2%) with ORaIC95% = 6.3 [1.5 - 26.3]. Obstetric evacuations had an ORaIC95% = 25.6 [7.8-83.7]. All of the patients were housewives (97.7%) versus (82.3%) controls with ORaIC95% = 8.9 (1.1-69). Pauciparous and multiparous had an ORaIC95% = 6.2 [1.8 - 20.3] and 4.1 [1.3 - 12.9], respectively. The uterine scar (20.9%) of cases versus 8.1% of controls had a 95% ORaIC95% = 2.9 [1.1 - 8.7]. Indeed the absence of ANC was a risk factor, ORaIC95% = 3.0 [1.3 - 6.9]. The time to uterine rupture was ˂ 6 hours in 95%. In fact 34 complete uterine rupture (79.1%) and 9 incomplete uterine rupture (20.9) were noted. Only 2.3% of cases gave birth vaginally. Treatment of uterine rupture was based on surgery (100%) supplemented by shock (51.2%) of cases and infection (100%) of cases. Conclusion: Uterine rupture is common in our countries under medical care. Its effective prevention involves strategies aimed at acting on risk factors.

[Uterine rupture plugged by omentum in a rudimentary horn pregnancy: About a rare case]. / Rupture utérine colmatée par l'épiploon sur grossesse développée au dépend d'une corne utérine rudimentaire : à propos d'un cas rare.

Pregnancy in a rudimentary horn of a pseudo-horned uterus is a rare obstetrical situation, for which, maternal-fetal prognosis is altered by the risk of uterine rupture. We report a rare case of pregnancy in a rudimentary horn with birth of a living child at 28 weeks of amenorrhea. During caesarean, uterine rupture plugged by the omentum was observed. We discuss from this case obstetric management of this pathology.

[About a case of uterine per-partum rupture, 37months after resection of a rectovaginal endometriosis nodule]. / À propos d'un cas de rupture utérine per-partum, 37 mois après une résection d'un nodule recto-vaginal d'endométriose.

Endometriosis is a common condition in women, whose main repercussions are painful symptoms. In addition, it was shown that endometriosis was a major cause of infertility and various obstetric complications could be related to this pathology. Uterine rupture is a rare but serious complication whose incidence tends to decrease with the screening of women at risk, however, its fetal, maternal morbidity and mortality causes remains important. We were confronted with a case of posterior uterine rupture in a patient of 36 years, primipare term exceeded in immediate postpartum period. The patient's primary antecedent of uterine surgery torus was responsible for infertility endometriosis. The outcome was favorable for the mother, after a surgical treatment by laparotomy, and for the child. In the literature, two cases have been reported of uterine rupture after endometriosis surgery, which is why we found it interesting to report this rare case. Given the increase in surgical management of this disease, it seems relevant to ask whether, in the future, we should be more vigilant in monitoring pregnancy for these women.

[Obstetrical outcome after a cesarean section before 28 weeks of gestation - a case-control study]. / Pronostic obstétrical après un antécédent de césarienne réalisée avant 28 semaines d'aménorrhée ­ étude cas-témoins.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of our study was to compare the mode of delivery after a caesarean performed before 28 weeks of gestation compared to a control group of patients who had a caesarean at term. Our secondary objective was to compare the risk of uterine rupture in these both groups. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This retrospective case-control was realised in a level III maternal center between the 1st of January 2001 and the 31th of December 2010. All patients who underwent caesarean section between 22 and 28 weeks of gestation were included, regardless of the indication of caesarean section, their gender and type of pregnancy (single or multiple). The only exclusion criterion was the existence of a scarred uterus. RESULTS: Seventy-four patients were included in the case group and 144 in the control group. On the 74 patients who had a Caesarean before 28 weeks of gestation, 33 had a subsequent pregnancy and 31 have been studied. Twenty-four patients (77.4%) had a caesarean. Of the 7 patients (22.6%) having a vaginal attempt, the success rate was 100%. In the control group, 44 patients (30.6%) had a caesarean and 100 patients (69.4%) having a vaginal attempt, the success rate was 80%. No uterine rupture was found in both groups. Two cases of incomplete uterine rupture were found in each group. In our small series, the risk of uterine rupture was not increased compared to the group of patients having a caesarean section at term. CONCLUSION: In a subsequent pregnancy, the caesarean rate was significantly higher after a caesarean section before 28 weeks after a caesarean section performed at term. However, there is no contraindication against a vaginal attempt after a caesarean section performed before 28 weeks, except in the case of a corporeal cesarean section proved. It is therefore important to refer to the operative report of cesarean section to know whether there was or not the lower segment and the hysterotomy realized.

[Risk of uterine rupture after cervical ripening with ballon catheter on uterus with previous cesarean section]. / Risque de rupture utérine après maturation des utérus cicatriciels par sonde à ballonnet.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the rate of uterine rupture after cervical ripening by mechanical methods using balloon catheter in patients with a previous cesarean section. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A literature search using the Medline database, Cochrane Library(®) database. RESULTS: We identified 13 studies evaluating four types of ballon catheter. One thousand two hundred and seventy-eight patients underwent cervical ripening by balloon catheter and 8 (0.62%) cases of uterine rupture were reported. The vaginal delivery rate was 741/1278 (58%). CONCLUSION: The use of balloon catheters in case of previous cesarean section does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of uterine rupture compared with spontaneous labor. However, further studies are required to evaluate correctly this risk.

[Obstetrical prognosis of patients after a previous caesarean section performed before 32 weeks of amenorrhea]. / Pronostic obstétrical des patientes présentant un antécédent de césarienne réalisée avant 32 semaines d'aménorrhée.

OBJECTIVE: To assess delivery mode, maternal morbidity including uterine rupture and scar dehiscence and neonatal outcome, during a pregnancy after a previous caesarean delivery before 32 weeks of amenorrhea. METHODS: A retrospective descriptive study was carried out at the Besançon University Hospital during an 8-year period. We identified 292 consecutive patients presenting a singleton pregnancy delivery before 32 weeks of amenorrhea. We analysed the next pregnancy. Patients presenting more than one caesarean section were excluded from this study. RESULTS: Out of the 292 patients, 62 met inclusion criteria. The average gestational age of the first caesarean section was 29 weeks and 3 days. Among these patients, 17 (27.4%) had a planned caesarean delivery after caesarean (CDAC) and 45 (72.6%) had a trial of vaginal delivery (TVD) with a success rate of 71.1%, that is a total of 51.6% of vaginal delivery after a previous early caesarean section. In case of a failed TVD, arterial pH (P<0.005), Apgar score at one minute (P<0.05) and at 10minutes (P<0.05) were significantly lower compared to the CDAC group. Regarding perinatal outcome, there was no significant difference (P=0.31) between the groups in intention to treat. The only uterine rupture (1.6%) was noticed during a caesarean section at 26 weeks and 3 days, in a patient initially included in the TVD group. Five uterine scar-dehiscences (8.1%) were discovered including 80% during caesarean section, at an average term of 32 weeks and 2 days of amenorrhea. CONCLUSION: After an early caesarean section, trial of vaginal delivery can be implemented if local conditions are favorable. There is no difference in maternal morbidity, success of labour and neonatal outcome if previous caesarean section was performed before 32 weeks or at term. It appears however that uterine rupture rate (complete or incomplete) is slightly higher in comparison to a previous caesarean at term, which might occur prematurely and before labour.

[Is vaginal delivery possible for patients with myomectomy? Results of a monocentric study]. / Après myomectomie, les patientes ont-elles le droit d'accoucher par voie basse ? Résultats d'une étude monocentrique.

OBJECTIVE: To compare delivery outcomes according to the scar: myomectomy versus low-segment transverse cesarean. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed in a university type 3 service between 1st January 2006 and 1st January 2012. We compared 18 women who gave birth after myomectomy (exposed group) to 72 women who gave birth after cesarean section (non-exposed group). Women younger than 43 years who underwent laparotomy or laparoscopic myomectomy were included. The primary endpoint was the rate of vaginal delivery. The route of delivery, the rate of uterine rupture, complications of delivery and neonatal outcome were studied. RESULTS: The acceptance rate of vaginal delivery was 55.6% after myomectomies versus 84.7% after cesarean section (P=0.005). The success of vaginal birth was 88.9% after myomectomy versus 73.9% after cesarean (NS). No uterine rupture has occurred after myomectomy against three sub-peritoneal rupture after cesarean. The occurrence of post-partum hemorrhage was not significantly different between the 2 groups (11.1% among exposed group versus 6.9% in the non-exposed group). The cesarean section rate was even higher than the number of hysterotomy was great (P=0.0047). CONCLUSION: This study seems to show that vaginal birth after myomectomy is possible with a success rate similar to vaginal birth after cesarean section.

[Bilateral uterine rupture of an unscarred gravid uterus before labor]. / Rupture utérine bilatérale sur utérus gravide non cicatriciel en dehors du travail.

We report a case of bilateral spontaneous uterine rupture of an unscarred uterus occured in a primigravida at 32 weeks to take care in our department after in utero transfert. Uterine rupture occurs mainly on scarred uterus during labor. This is an unfrequent but serious complication involving fetal-maternal prognosis in the absence of immediate care. We are conducting a review about spontaneous uterine rupture of unscarred uterus, before and during labor.

Postcesarean scar rupture

Nineteen cases of rupture of the uterus following cesarean section, representing a ten-year period (July 1945 to June 1955) and observed at the charity obstetrical ward, P.G.H., are presented herein. During this period, there were 85 cases of rupture of the uterus from various causes out of 47,078 deliveries. Therefore, 22.3% of all uterine rupture cases were postcesarean rupturesAnalysis of our data strikingly demonstrates the relative safety of the lower segment scar for mother and baby in contrast to the comparative danger to the infant particularly, of the classical scar. Out of the 19 cases presented, 15 had previous classical cesarean section and 4 had low cervical cesarean section. Twelve of the classical scar ruptures were complete. There were 2 maternal deaths due to shock and hemorrhage from previous classical section and 12 fetal deaths due to anoxia. There was one maternal death due to hypostatic pneumonia and sepsis following incomplete rupture of the lower segment; and one fetal death from complete rupture. The knowledge gathered from a reuter of these cases is enumerated and certain recommendation made. (Summary)