Contributing factors to uterine rupture include all of the following except:
a. major surgery such as myomectomy
b. pregnancy-induced hypertension
c. use of oxytocin or prostaglandins
d. congenital abnormality of the uterus
B
Pregnancy-induced hypertension is not a contributing factor. Contributing factors to uterine rupture include a previous cesarean scar; major surgery involving the uterus, such as a myomectomy; congenital abnormality of the uterus; grand multiparity; and use of oxytocin or prostaglandins. Rupture also has been reported when forceps were used. Blunt trauma has been associated with spontaneous uterine rupture.
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