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. 2005 Sep;2(9):e305.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020305. Epub 2005 Sep 27.

Does the maxim "once a Caesarean, always a Caesarean" still hold true?

Austin Ugwumadu  1
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Does the maxim "once a Caesarean, always a Caesarean" still hold true?

Austin Ugwumadu. PLoS Med. 2005 Sep.

Abstract

Ugwumadu discusses a new tool, reported in PLoS Medicine, that can help to predict the risks of Caesarean section and uterine rupture in women attempting vaginal birth after prior Caesarean section.

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Competing Interests: The author declares that he has no competing interests.

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