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Definition of Uterine rupture
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Uterine rupture: A tear in the uterus. A uterine rupture is a very serious situation. Causes include trauma, labor with an unusually big baby, multiple gestation, and vaginal delivery after a prior C-section (in which the old C-section scar ruptures). Uterine rupture can lead to hysterectomy, urologic injury, the need for blood transfusion, and even the death of the mother and baby.
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