hysterectomy.

Hence, with regular antenatal care and mandatory institutional delivery

we can avoid this obstetric tragedy.

CONCLUSION
This study confirms previous cesarean section scar as the predominant cause of uterine
rupture which can be prevented by regular antenatal care and mandatory institutional
delivery.

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Conflicts of interest
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