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Review
. 2021 Jul-Aug;14(4):443-447.
doi: 10.25122/jml-2021-0219.

The urological complications of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) - a literature review

Valentin Nicolae Varlas  1   2 , Yassin Rhazi  1 , Roxana Georgiana Bors  1 , Ovidiu Penes  3 , Daniel Radavoi  4
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Review

The urological complications of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) - a literature review

Valentin Nicolae Varlas et al. J Med Life. 2021 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

The appearance of urological complications is a major problem in obstetrics and gynecologic surgery; the bladder is the most common damaged organ. Due to a continuous increase in the rate of cesareans, the incidence of urologic complications will be potentially higher. We reviewed the most important risk factors for urinary tract injury and analyzed the strategies necessary to avoid these situations during vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). The risks and benefits of VBAC should be balanced before deciding the mode of delivery.

Keywords: VBAC; bladder rupture; ureteral lesion; urological complications; uterine rupture.

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