Maternal and fetal outcomes of uterine rupture and factors associated with maternal death secondary to uterine rupture

Abstract Background Maternal mortality and morbidity are the priority agenda for sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Uterine rupture is the leading cause of maternal and fetal death in developing countries. Limited evidence is available on the magnitude of uterine rupture; maternal and fetal outc...

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Main Authors: Geremew Astatikie, Miteku Andualem Limenih, Mihiretu Kebede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-017-1302-z