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Is Vaginal Delivery Possible Post A Laparotomy For Ectopic Pregnancy?

good morning.am married and we are blessed with two children 7 and 3 years old.in 2016,my wife got pregnant and after two months she was diagnosed with ectopic and lapatotomy was done due to ruptured ectopic.a year later in 2017 February she got pregnant and she is now 5 months gestation.am worried because of ... 1.will she deliver via SVD? 2.as she continues to attend clinic ,is there any way I can get earliest help for early detection and treatment for any danger signs
Thu, 23 Aug 2018
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Hello,
It could be risky. Scar of the previous surgery can undergo dehiscence and rupture . you should show the incision site and talk to your gynaecologist because he can check the integrity of the scar.
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Is Vaginal Delivery Possible Post A Laparotomy For Ectopic Pregnancy?

Hello, It could be risky. Scar of the previous surgery can undergo dehiscence and rupture . you should show the incision site and talk to your gynaecologist because he can check the integrity of the scar. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.