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Vaginal birth after Caesarean section: an Australian multicentre study

Appleton, Bill, Targett, Christopher, Rasmussen, Michael, Readman, Emma, Sale, Fiona, Permezel, Michael, the VBAC Study Group·2000·Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Abstract

SUMMARY: Retrospective analysis of medical records and individual case review was undertaken at 11 major obstetric hospitals for a 5 year period from July 1992 to June 1997 to investigate rates of vaginal birth after Caesarean section (VBAC), the occurrences of uterine rupture, and the outcomes for mother and infant following rupture. Total deliveries were 234,015, of which 21,452 or 9.2% were associated with one or more previous Caesarean sections. Within this scar group, 5419 patients or 25.3% were delivered vaginally. There were 62 cases of significant uterine rupture with no maternal deaths. Perinatal mortality with rupture was 25% and serious maternal complications (usually hysterectomy) occurred in 25% of those with uterine rupture. In women attempting vaginal delivery after a previous lower segment Caesarean section, the uterine rupture rate was estimated at 0.3%, with 0.05% experiencing a perinatal death and 0.05% requiring a hysterectomy. Although VBAC rates in Australia remain lower than many overseas reported series, rates are increasing. While rupture continues to be associated with serious adverse outcomes, the incidence of rupture during trial of labour is low and appears to be associated with a better outcome than rupture of an unscarred uterus.

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Authors
Appleton, B., Targett, C., Rasmussen, M., Readman, E., Sale, F., Permezel, M., & the VBAC Study Group
Affiliations
The University of Melbourne (AU)
Corresponding author
Rasmussen, Michael
Venue
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2000-02
Volume
40
Issue
1
Pages
87-91
ISSN
  • 0004-8666 (ISSN-L)
  • 1479-828X
OpenAlex
W1995644108
Cited by
53
References
17
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 3 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 3
FWCI
5.82
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Health and Medical Research Council
  • National Medical Research Council
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Maternal and fetal healthcare
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Reproductive Health and Contraception
Keywords
vaginal birth after cesarean, uterine rupture, previous cesarean section, lower segment caesarean section, perinatal mortality, hysterectomy, trial of labor, maternal outcomes
MeSH terms
Australia, Female, Humans, Medical Records, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Outcome, Retrospective Studies, Uterine Rupture, Vaginal Birth after Cesarean

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