Trauma-induced uterine rupture: a rare but fatal obstetric emergency case report.

Abstract

Traumatic uterine rupture is a rare complication of blunt abdominal trauma, most common in the third trimester but uncommon during the first or second trimester of pregnancy. Early recognition of pregnancy in women of reproductive age presenting with trauma is crucial, as clinical priorities, diagnostic strategies, and management may differ significantly. We report a case of traumatic uterine rupture in a 20-year-old woman at 18 weeks' gestation following a motorcycle accident. This case emphasizes the importance of considering obstetric injuries in early pregnancy following trauma and the value of early pregnancy detection in guiding prompt and appropriate management.