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TOLAC

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Trial of labor after caesarean (TOLAC) is the term for an attempted birth in a patient who has had a previous caesarean section. It may result in a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) or a repeat caesarean section. In approximately 20-40% of TOLACs, a caesarean is performed. TOLAC is recommended when a patient has had one previous caesarean section using a low transverse uterine incision. The main risks of TOLAC are emergency caesarean section and uterine rupture.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery - Deciding on a Trial of Labor After Cesarean Delivery - ACOG". http://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Vaginal-Birth-After-Cesarean-Delivery-Deciding-on-a-Trial-of-Labor-After-Cesarean-Delivery. 
  2. ↑ "Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)". http://www.uptodate.com/contents/vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-delivery-vbac-beyond-the-basics. 



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