Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe
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Geburt eines lebenden Fötus nach einer penetrierenden Ochsenhornverletzung der Gebärmutter der Mutter: Fallbericht und Literaturübersicht

Temesgen Tilahun Bekabil and Bedasa Elias Erena

Though rare in developed nations, uterine rupture from obstructed labor still remains as one of obstetrics dilemma in developing countries, particularly in a resource-limited setting, causing significant perinatal morbidities and mortalities. This is the case of a 35-year-old Gravida-V female patient, who claims to be amenorrheic for nine months, presented to the hospital after she sustained penetrating ox horn injury to her abdomen and uterus. She has managed with a cesarean section to a delivery alive neonate with a good health condition.
In conclusion, penetrating trauma to the gravid uterus is a life-threatening condition for both the mother and developing fetus but early intervention can prevent complications.