Abstract
Objective
To determine whether women with a previous uterine rupture have a higher risk of adverse perinatal outcome in subsequent births.
Methods
A retrospective study comparing all subsequent singleton cesarean deliveries (CD) of women with a previous uterine rupture, with CD of women with no such history, during the years 1988–2011 was conducted.
Results
Out of 34,601 singleton CD that occurred during the study period, 0.1 % (n = 46) were of women with a previous uterine rupture. Previous uterine rupture was significantly associated with preterm delivery (<37 weeks), low birth weight (<2500 g), cervical tears, and dehiscence of the uterine scar. Pregnancies following a previous uterine rupture were associated with lower Apgar scores at 5 min. However, the perinatal mortality rate did not differ between the two groups. A recurrent uterine rupture occurred in 15.2 % of patients with a previous uterine rupture.
Conclusion
Previous uterine rupture is a risk factor for adverse maternal and perinatal outcome and specifically recurrent uterine rupture. Appropriate consultation regarding these risks is needed for patients with a previous uterine rupture.
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Eshkoli, T., Weintraub, A.Y., Baron, J. et al. The significance of a uterine rupture in subsequent births. Arch Gynecol Obstet 292, 799–803 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-015-3715-0
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