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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024

Trial of labor following cesarean in patients with bicornuate uterus: a multicenter retrospective study.

Reut Rotem, Ayala Hirsch, Zvi Ehrlich, Hen Y Sela, Sorina Grisaru-Granovsky, Misgav Rottenstreich

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Article in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Reut Rotem *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Affiliated with the Hebrew University School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
Ayala Hirsch *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Affiliated with the Hebrew University School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
Zvi EhrlichDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Affiliated with the Hebrew University School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
Hen Y SelaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Affiliated with the Hebrew University School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
Sorina Grisaru-GranovskyDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Affiliated with the Hebrew University School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
Misgav RottenstreichDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Affiliated with the Hebrew University School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel. misgavr@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-4875-1455

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate whether a trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC) in women with a bicornuate uterus is associated with increased maternal and neonatal morbidity compared to women with a non-malformed uterus.

methodsA multicenter retrospective cohort study was conducted at two university-affiliated centers between 2005 and 2021. Parturients with a bicornuate uterus who attempted TOLAC following a single low-segment transverse cesarean delivery (CD) were included and compared to those with a non-malformed uterus. Failed TOLAC rates and the rate of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes were compared using both univariate and multivariate analyses.

resultsAmong 20,844 eligible births following CD, 125 (0.6%) were identified as having a bicornuate uterus. The overall successful vaginal delivery rate following CD in the bicornuate uterus group was 77.4%. Failed TOLAC rates were significantly higher in the bicornuate group (22.4% vs. 10.5%, p < 0.01). Uterine rupture rates did not differ between the groups, but rates of placental abruption and retained placenta were significantly higher among parturients with a bicornuate uterus (9.8% vs. 4.4%, p < 0.01, and 9.8% vs. 4.4%, p < 0.01, respectively). Neonatal outcomes following TOLAC were less favorable in the bicornuate group, particularly in terms of neonatal intensive care unit admission and neonatal sepsis. Multivariate analysis revealed an independent association between the bicornuate uterus and failed TOLAC.

conclusionsThis study found that parturients with a bicornuate uterus who attempted TOLAC have a relatively high overall rate of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). However, their chances of achieving VBAC are significantly lower compared to those with a non-malformed uterus. Obstetricians should be aware of these findings when providing consultation to patients.

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Trial of LaborUterusVaginal Birth after CesareanAdultBicornuate UterusCesarean SectionFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornPregnancyRetrospective StudiesUrogenital AbnormalitiesBicornuate uterusMüllerian anomaliesTrial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC)Uterine anomaliesVaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)

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