Authors : Dr. Madala Dedeepthi; Dr. Vinoth Kumar; Dr. P. Amutha

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun407

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Abstract : Primary Colporrhexis Is A Very Rare Condition Which Is Characterized By Rupture Of Upper One Third Of The Vaginal Wall Without Any Extension From Uterus Or Cervix In A Parous Woman With An Unscarred Uterus. This Is A Case Report Of A 20-Year-Old Primigravida With Gestational Age Of 37 Weeks Admitted With Prom; Who Had Persistent Bleeding Per Vagina Due To An Anterior Colporrhexis During Labour And Taken-Up Immediately For Emergency Lscs. Such Conditions Are Very Rare, But These Cases Sets An Excellent Example Of Need For Extra Vigilance While Monitoring Every Women In Labour And Prompt Management To Prevent Fetal Morbidity And Maternal Morbidity & Mortality.

Keywords : Colporrhexis, Caesarean Section, Hysterectomy.

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