Obstetrics

Prior Cesarean Increases Risk Of Uterine Rupture During Vaginal Labor

Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 9th, 2001

Women who've had a cesarean and who later attempt to deliver by vaginal labor are more likely to suffer a uterine rupture than women who go on to have a repeat cesarean delivery without labor.

University of Washington (UW) researchers published results of their study on uterine rupture in the July 5, 2001, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Uterine rupture is an uncommon, but serious, obstetrical condition that may result in hysterectomy, urologic injury, or a need for blood transfusion for the mother, and neurologic impairment in the infant.

The study was done by Dr. Mona Lydon-Rochelle, senior research fellow in the Department of...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2001-08-09)

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