Case of Rupture of Gravid Uterus with Previous LSCS Scar

Rupture of gravid uterus with its sequelae remains one of the most disastrous complications of pregnancy occurring invariably at or near term. Uterine rupture is an obstetric catastrophe that is associated with high rates of maternal and perinatal mortality 1. In India it still accounts for 5–10% of all maternal deaths 2. Besides the unscarred uterine rupture, the developing countries are now having increased incidence of scarred uterine rupture due to rising rate of caesarean section-a new problem to be addressed 3. One such case of a pregnant woman was brought dead to casualty of Sri Aurobindo Medical College and PG Institute. Post Mortem Examination revealed that it was a case of rupture uterus with the history of previous LSCS 1 year back. Proper antenatal examination and care might have avoided the mishap.