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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Global Health
  • Maternal Mortality

Background:

  • Uterine rupture is a severe obstetric complication with high maternal and fetal mortality rates.
  • The incidence and causes of uterine rupture differ significantly between high-resource and low-resource countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical experience and epidemiology of uterine rupture in resource-poor countries.
  • To identify the primary risk factors and contributing elements to uterine rupture in developing nations.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using MEDLINE and reference lists from 1960 onwards.
  • Keywords included "uterine rupture," "ruptured uterus," and "developing countries."
  • Retrieved articles were systematically reviewed, synthesized, and summarized.

Main Results:

  • Uterine rupture remains a critical obstetric problem in resource-poor settings.
  • Common causes include obstructed labor, unqualified birth attendants, lack of antenatal care, grand multiparity, and poor emergency obstetric care access.
  • While previously associated with obstructed labor, uterine rupture after cesarean delivery is increasing due to improved access to emergency obstetric care.

Conclusions:

  • Uterine rupture disproportionately affects women in low-resource settings, highlighting systemic healthcare failures.
  • Effective management requires robust, well-resourced healthcare systems prioritizing women's reproductive health.
  • Improving maternal health outcomes is crucial for the overall well-being and productivity of female populations in developing countries.