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Uterine rupture risk factors
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
A uterine scar from a previous cesarean section is the most common risk factor. Other forms of uterine surgery that result in full-thickness incisions (such as a myomectomy), dysfunctional labor, labor augmentation by oxytocin or prostaglandins, and high parity may also set the stage for uterine rupture. In 2006, an extremely rare case of uterine rupture in a first pregnancy with no risk factors was reported.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Walsh CA, O’Sullivan RJ, Foley ME (2006). “Unexplained prelabor uterine rupture in a term primigravida”. Obstetrics and gynecology. 108 (3 Pt 2): 725–7. doi:10.1097/01.AOG.0000195065.38149.11. PMID 17018479.
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