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Is it dangerous to open c section incision more than three times?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

More difficult : The surgery will be more difficult for the surgeon due to possible previous adhesions, but not impossible in the hands of an experienced surgeon.

Dr Ferguson and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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No: it can weaken the scar but many have 4 cesareans and no problem

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/18/2020

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