Uterine rupture following induction of labour with prostaglandin E2pessaries, an oxytocin infusion and epidural analgesia

Abstract

Summary Traumatic rupture of the unscarred uterus is a rare and serious complication of labour. Two cases are reported of uterine rupture following induction of labour at term with a 3 mg prostaglandin E, vaginal pessary, followed by an oxytocin infusion, using epidural anaesthesia