In response to the inquiry about broad ligament tear as indication for
c-section [Issue 2-9]:
The broad ligament is a very loose and soft layer of peritoneal membrane.
Sometimes it is torn during uterine procedures such as c-sections. Being
such a thin membrane it heals very well and quickly--no big deals or scars.
The problem is during the procedure (c-section), mostly related to
hemorrhage of arteries or varicose veins located in the intimacy of the
ligament.
To my knowledge, there is nothing like broad ligament previous tear as an
indication for c-section in a future pregnancy. I researched the Medline
for articles on that and didn't find anything.
As for the past two c-sections, the guidelines are the same for all
patients with previous c-sections, when in labor."
-Sandra Werner
Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 2 Issue 10 March 10, 2000)
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