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Advances in the Management of Uterine Fibroids
CMV: In the Know
Expert Perspectives on Advances in Cervical Cancer Screening
NPWH
Supplement: Closing the Gap in Cervical Cancer Screening
Updates in the Pharmacotherapy of Endometriosis
Vaginismus: Managing a Misunderstood and Underdiagnosed Condition
Why vNOTES Make Sense for My Patients

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What About Uterine Scar Ruptures?

November 01, 2011

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A complete uterine rupture is a tear through the thickness of the uterine wall at the site of a prior cesarean incision. It is a potentially life threatening condition for both the mother and/or the baby and requires immediate surgical intervention.