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trial of scar

noun

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  1. A labour where a vaginal delivery is attempted in a woman who has had a previous…

    A labour where a vaginal delivery is attempted in a woman who has had a previous caesarean section.

    • Tradition has taught that a previous classical Caesarean section, more than one scar, previous obstructed labour, and contracted pelvis all provide absolute contraindications to a trial of scar.
    • In a recent UK survey, 95% of consultants responded that they would not allow trial of scar following a classical Caesarean section (Roberts et al 1994).
    • A trial of scar may be justified in a woman with a previous cesarean section who is currently on HAART, has an undetectable virus and spontaneously goes into labor.

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