Gravid Uterus In An Incisional Hernia Leading To Burst Abdomen

A case of a gravid uterus in an incisional hernia of a 35-year-old gravida 3 with previous two cesarean sections is presented. The patient developed ulceration of abdominal wall and burst abdomen, which necessitated hernioraphy at 26 weeks gestation. She delivered a 1700 gm female baby by emergency lower segment cesarean section at 34 weeks gestation.

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