Delivering Alive Fetus After the Mother Sustained Penetrating Ox Horn Injury to the Gravid Uterus: Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

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.