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What is the definition or description of: uterine rupture?
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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 process. It is a rare event that occurs in less than 2% of cases. If it does occur it can be catastrophic for the mother and baby.
Answered 7/5/2015
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Opening of scar: A uterine rupture is when a woman with a prior uterine scar has disruption of the scar during labor process. This is a medical emergency that may lead to hemorrhage, fetal heart tone deceleration.
Answered 3/13/2019
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