Routine previous cesarean scar exploration following successful vaginal delivery. Is it necessary?

Samuel Lurie*, Zion Hagay, Reinaldo Goldschmit, Vaclav Insler

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Among the 960 women who successfully delivered by vaginal route after previous cesarean section, 10 (1.04%) had complete lower segment scar rupture over a 9 year period. All were sufficiently symptomatic in order to suspect a ruptured uterus prior to scar exploration. We conclude that lower uterine segment palpation should be reserved only for symptomatic patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-186
Number of pages2
JournalEuropean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume45
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 24 Jul 1992
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cesarean section
  • Pregnancy complication
  • Uterine rupture

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