title: Uterine rupture associated with VBAC.
abstract: Uterine rupture during attempted vaginal birth after cesarean is a rare, but serious complication and can result in death or long-term disability. Several factors can increase the risk of uterine rupture during vaginal birth after cesarean and adequate counseling is necessary. Current literature suggests that timely diagnosis and delivery of the fetus is necessary for optimal outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Intermountain Medical Center and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. calla.holmgren@imail.org
authors.forename: Calla M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Holmgren
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006801:Humans; D057240:Patient Preference; D011247:Pregnancy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D014219:Trial of Labor; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D016064:Vaginal Birth after Cesarean / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000639:trends