gynecology and obstetrics
Uterine Rupture
Causes of Uterine Rupture
Causes of uterine rupture include Uterine overdistention (due to Multifetal Pregnancy , External or internal fetal version Iatrogenic perforation Excessive use of uterotonics Failure to recognize labor dystocia with excessive uterine contractions against a lower uterine restriction ring If women who have had a prior cesarean delivery wish to try vaginal delivery, prostaglandins should not be used because they increase risk of uterine rupture. 