UNEXPECTED CATASTROPHES: UTERINE RUPTURE IN AN UNSCARRED UTERUS

Disruption in the continuity of all the uterine layers(endometrium myometrium and serosa )anytime beyond 28 weeks of pregnancy is called uterine rupture. Majority of uterine rupture takes place in scarred uterus but it can also occur in unscarred uterus. the incidence of rupture in unscarred uterus is rare but it's complications are very dangerous. Some case we came across the injudicious use of the drug oxytocin, which causes uterine rupture in unscarred uterus. Early diagnosis of uterine rupture with rapid initiation of supportive and surgical management may significantly improve prognosis . it is imperative to consider uterine rupture in any obstetrical patient with hemodynamic instability or haemorrhage regardless of whether risk factors are present or not. lack of proper ante