Comparison of maternal mortality and morbidity between trial of labor and elective cesarean section among women with previous cesarean delivery

Authors :: Shi Wu Wen
Rusen, I.D.
Walker, Mark
Liston, Robert
Kramer, Michael S.
Shilang Liu
Heaman, Maureen
Baskett, Tom
Source :: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Oct, 2004, Vol. 191 Issue 4, p1263, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Assessment of the safety of trial of labor after previous cesarean delivery is undertaken. Findings indicate that trial of labor is associated with increased risk of uterine rupture, however elective cesarean section is likely to increase the risk of maternal death.

Subjects :: Labor, Complicated -- Research
Vaginal birth after cesarean -- Research
Morbidity -- Analysis
Mothers -- Patient outcomes
Mothers -- Statistics
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