[Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery: update 2010].

Abstract

Uterine rupture is a rare, but potentially catastrophic complication of a trial of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). In part because of concerns about this complication, the rate of cesarean deliveries continue to raise in developed countries. However, multiple repeat cesarean deliveries are associated with a greater risk of complications during surgery and of abnormal placentation in a subsequent pregnancy. VBAC should be proposed to women with good prognosis of VBAC success and low risk of uterine rupture. We aimed to review antepartum and intrapartum factors that are required for a safe VBAC.

• Authors: N Jastrow, P Cantero, M Boulvain, O Irion
• Journal: Revue medicale suisse (Rev Med Suisse) Vol. 6 Issue 268 Pg. 2000-2, 2004 (Oct 27 2010) ISSN: 1660-9379 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: Accouchement vaginal après césarienne en 2010.
• PMID: 21137458 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Decision Making
• Female
• Humans
• Patient Selection
• Pregnancy
• Uterine Rupture (etiology, prevention & control)
• Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (adverse effects)