2021, Volume 14, Issue 4, pp 443 – 447

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

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* Corresponding Author: Ovidiu Penes, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Bucharest Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania. E-mail: ovidiu.penes@umfcd.ro

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.

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PMC ID: 8485385
PubMed ID: 34621366
DOI: 10.25122/jml-2021-0219

Article Publishing Date (print): Jul-Aug 2021
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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