Uterine Ruptures in Labour with a Previous Lower Segment Caesarean Section Scar: Who are at Risk?
Keywords:
Lower segment caesarean section scar (LSCS), uterine rupture, Sarawak General HospitalAbstract
In a retrospective study of women with a previous lower segment caesarean section scar in labour at Sarawak General Hospital during 2014, there was 2 incidences of uterine rupture. Both women had different risk factors for uterine rupture. Case reports analyzed those risk factors as well as symptoms and signs of uterine rupture. Case reports notified that absence of previous vaginal delivery was the strong association with uterine rupture and incidences occurred without warning.