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==Background==
==Background==
*Previous C-section is primary risk factor
Prevalence
*Attempting VBAC
*No prior c-section = 0.01%
*Cocaine use
*Prior c-section = 0.2-0.8%
*Trauma
Risk factors
*Multigestational
*Prior c-section (major)
*Malpresentation
*Labor dystocia
*Hypertension
*Bicornuate uterus
*Grand multiparity
*Connective tissue disorder
*Placenta percreta
*Prior myomectomy
*Misoprostol use (oxytocin likely safe)
*Typically occurs during labor


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==

Revision as of 16:47, 20 January 2016

Background

Prevalence

  • No prior c-section = 0.01%
  • Prior c-section = 0.2-0.8%

Risk factors

  • Prior c-section (major)
  • Malpresentation
  • Labor dystocia
  • Hypertension
  • Bicornuate uterus
  • Grand multiparity
  • Connective tissue disorder
  • Placenta percreta
  • Prior myomectomy
  • Misoprostol use (oxytocin likely safe)
  • Typically occurs during labor

Diagnosis

  • Ultrasound: abdominal free fluid, uterine defect
  • Maternal Clinical
    • Persistent abdominal pain with peritoneal signs
    • Vaginal bleeding
    • Maternal shock
    • Loss of fetal station
    • Palpable uterine defect
  • Fetus
    • Bradycardia
    • Fetal heart decels
    • Fetal demise

Differential Diagnosis

Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy (>20wks)

3rd Trimester/Postpartum Emergencies

Management

See Also

Source

Tintinalli