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  2. Uterine niche - Wikipedia

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    A uterine rupture means that the wall of the uterus, at the place of the previous cesarean section or at the place of the niche, opens up, therefore can cause stress to the baby. Having a spontaneous uterine rupture, in other words a uterine rupture without contractions is extremely rare. Having a uterine rupture during active labor in women ...

  3. Caesarean section - Wikipedia

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    The risk of placenta accreta, a potentially life-threatening condition which is more likely to develop where a woman has had a previous caesarean section, is 0.13% after two caesarean sections, but increases to 2.13% after four and then to 6.74% after six or more. Along with this is a similar rise in the risk of emergency hysterectomies at ...

  4. Uterine rupture - Wikipedia

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    Rates of uterine rupture during vaginal birth following one previous C-section, done by the typical technique, are estimated at 0.9%. [1] Rates are greater among those who have had multiple prior C-sections or an atypical type of C-section. [1] In those who do have uterine scarring, the risk during a vaginal birth is about 1 per 12,000. [1]

  5. Delivery after previous caesarean section - Wikipedia

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    The court held that a cesarean section at the end of a full-term pregnancy was here deemed to be medically necessary by doctors to avoid a substantial risk that the fetus would die during delivery due to uterine rupture, a risk of 4–6% according to the hospital's doctors and 2% according to Pemberton's doctors.

  6. List of ICD-9 codes 630–679: complications of pregnancy ...

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    ICD-9 chapters; Chapter Block Title I 001–139: Infectious and Parasitic Diseases II 140–239: Neoplasms III 240–279: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases, and Immunity Disorders IV 280–289: Diseases of the Blood and Blood-forming Organs V 290–319: Mental Disorders VI 320–389: Diseases of the Nervous System and Sense Organs ...

  7. Hysterotomy - Wikipedia

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    Typically, a low transverse incision is preferred during a caesarean section. This area of the uterus has less vasculature and therefore provides lower risk of hemorrhage during the procedure for the patient. Incisions in the lower area of the uterus is also associated with lower risks of uterine rupture.

  8. Symphysiotomy - Wikipedia

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    Since this procedure does not scar the uterus, the concern of future uterine rupture that exists with cesarean section is not a factor. [11] The procedure carries the risks of urethral and bladder injury, fistulas, [9] infection, pain, and long-term walking difficulty. [10] Symphysiotomy should, therefore, be carried out only when there is no ...

  9. Labor induction - Wikipedia

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    Labor induction is the procedure where a medical professional starts the process of labor (giving birth) instead of letting it start on its own. Labor may be induced (started) if the health of the mother or the baby is at risk. Induction of labor can be accomplished with pharmaceutical or non-pharmaceutical methods. [1]