Ruptured Caesarean Section Scar

The Discordance between Antenatal Care Attendance and Skilled Birth Attendant at Delivery in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria.

“…This is supported by several studies [37][38][39]. The reasons given for opposition to caesarean section include denial of womanhood, fear of scorn from other women, and the risk of dying from the procedure.It is therefore necessary to educate the people on the role caesarean section plays as an alternative to hazardous vaginal delivery, and to critically examine caesarean delivery and suggest alternative measures where feasible [30] .…”

Vaginal prostaglandins and labour induction for patients previously delivered by caesarean section

“…The safest way of managing subsequent delivery when the primary indication for caesarean section in the previous pregnancy is non-recurring, remains a contested question. Views range from contemplating vaginal delivery in virtually all patients (McCarry 1969;Saldana et al 1979) to almost always advising elective repeat caesarean section (Cragin 1904;Lawson & Ajabor 1968;Case et al 1971).…”

“…In two patients in the present series, scar rupture was suspected but not confirmed. The risk of lower segment scar dehiscence is of the greatest concern and does not diminish with each subsequent vaginal delivery (Lawson & Ajabor 1968;Case et al 1971). The frequency of schr rupture during labour varies but in most series the range is between 0.3 and 3.8% (Dewhurst 1957;Peel & Chamberlain 1968;McGarry 1969;Saldana et al 1979).…”

Uterine Rupture in Labour: A Continuing Obstetric Challenge in Developing Countries - The Benin Experience

“…8,14,20. The commonest surgical treatment in this study was repair of the uterus alone, followed by a hysterectomy.…”