Uterine rupture during induced trial of labor among women with previous cesarean delivery
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An induced labor in a pregnant woman who had a previous cesarean delivery can increase the risk of uterine rupture, according to a study of 2,119 pregnant women who had a previous cesarean and wanted to attempt a vaginal delivery. The risk of uterine rupture was highest in women who received prostaglandin E(sub 2) gel compared to other methods of labor induction.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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Vaginal birth after cesarean: to induce or not to induce
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Inducing labor in women who are attempting a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean may not be successful and may even be dangerous. In a study of 505 pregnant women with a previous cesarean, the vaginal delivery rate was lower in those who were induced. In 7% of the women, the uterine scar from the previous cesarean ruptured.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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Incidence of uterine rupture among women with mullerian duct anomalies who attempt vaginal birth after cesarean delivery
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Pregnant women with mullerian duct abnormalities have a higher risk of uterine rupture and other complications when attempting a vaginal delivery after a cesarean delivery. Mullerian duct abnormalities are congenital abnormalities of the uterus.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1999
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