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What tears exactly during repeat c-section pregnancy?

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Bad complication: Uterine rupture in pregnancy is a rare and often catastrophic complication with a high incidence of fetal and maternal morbidity. Several factors are known to increase the risk of uterine rupture, but, even in high-risk subgroups, the overall incidence of uterine rupture is low. It is about (0.07%).

Answered 12/28/2022

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Clarify question.: I am not sure what you mean. If you are referring to uterine rupture, then that is a featred complication seen exclusively in failed trials of labor after cesarean section (0.5-10% depending on prior uterine scar) that could prove life-threatening for both mother and fetus.

Answered 9/28/2016

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