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Unique Case of a Tenth Cesarean Section in an Emirati Woman

  • Dubai Health Authority

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Abstract

Cesarean deliveries have risen significantly over the past few decades due to advanced maternal age, defensive obstetric practice, medico-legal concerns, and maternal request. A cesarean section is a life-saving surgical procedure when certain complications arise during pregnancy and labor. However, it is a major surgery and is associated with immediate maternal and perinatal risks and may have implications for future pregnancies as well as long-term effects that are still being investigated. A major obstetric hazard of repeat cesarean section is the increased risk of uterine scar rupture during pregnancy resulting in high fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Also, there are increased risks associated with placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum. We present a unique case of a woman who underwent her 10th cesarean section which was uncomplicated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5-7
Number of pages3
JournalDubai Medical Journal
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2020

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Fetal morbidity
  • Maternal morbidity
  • Placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum
  • Repeat cesarean section
  • Scar rupture

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