Successful pregnancy outcome following mid-gestational uterine rupture and repair using Gore-Tex soft tissue patch.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1990
Abstract
The first reported gestational use of the Gore-Tex soft tissue patch (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) for uterine repair and support is presented in a pregnant woman whose partially dehisced, congenitally abnormal uterus was operated upon at 19 weeks' gestation. Use of the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene Gore-Tex soft tissue patch for assisted uterine integrity in combination with a program of uterine tocolysis and close maternal/fetal surveillance averted a pregnancy loss.
Volume
75
Issue
3 Pt 2
First Page
518
Last Page
521
ISSN
0029-7844
Published In/Presented At
Martin, J. N., Jr, Brewer, D. W., Rush, L. V., Jr, Martin, R. W., Hess, L. W., & Morrison, J. C. (1990). Successful pregnancy outcome following mid-gestational uterine rupture and repair using Gore-Tex soft tissue patch. Obstetrics and gynecology, 75(3 Pt 2), 518–521.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2304727
Department(s)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Document Type
Article