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uterine rupture in children
A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Valentin Drezaliu answered
20 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bad complication: During labor when uterine muscle contract it can rupture because the force is very strong. Chances of rupture are higher after a cesarean because the ... Read More
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Dr. Marianne DiNapoli answered
8 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Muscle tears: The uterus is a muscle that can rupture, or tear. Most commonly, uterine rupture occurs at the site of scar formation. For example, after a woman has ... Read More
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Dr. Miguel Cano answered
30 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bad news: Uterine rupture is usually associated with pregnancy and although uncommon, can lead to hemorrhage & death of both mom & infant. Your doc can tell you ... Read More
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Dr. Ankush Bansal answered
17 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: If untreated, this can lead to severe bleeding and infection.
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Dr. Miguel Cano answered
30 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
YES: Uterine rupture can lead to catastrophic hemorrhage & death. It is a risk of pregnancy anytime you've had previous uterine surgery (c-sections, myomec ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Joseph Schifilliti answered
39 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
See long answer: Uterine rupture is a rare event occurring typically with a pregnant uterus often during labor. The uterus literally tears or ruptures. This is both a ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Marianne DiNapoli answered
8 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
After C-section: The uterus is a muscle that can rupture, or tear. Most commonly, uterine rupture occurs at the site of scar formation. For example, after a woman has ... Read More
A 28-year-old male asked:

Dr. Osbert Fernandez answered
24 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Uterine rupture: Uterine rupture is a complication of (tolac) trial of labor after a cesarean section. It refers to the opening of the uterine scar during the labor pr ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:

Dr. Edward Jacobs answered
46 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Via a cesarian section, which would be the safest mode of delivery under these circumstances. The circumstances surrounding the uterine rupture will h ... Read More
A 52-year-old member asked:

Dr. Charles Whiting answered
27 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Weigh the risk...: The risk of Uterine Rupture is low: .7% - .9% in women who elect to have a vaginal birth after a prior c/section (VBAC). However, a uterine rupture ... Read More
A 33-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sharmila Dissanaike answered
21 years experience General Surgery
Extremely: Uterine rupture is a very serious complication of labor, but fortunately very rare.
A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Martin Raff answered
56 years experience Infectious Disease
Discuss with OB: I think you are asking if a vaginal delivery is safe after having had a prior c-section. The clinical thinking on this has changed in the past severa ... Read More
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