The definition, aetiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of previous caesarean scar defects

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology : the Journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 33(8), 759-763

DOI 10.3109/01443615.2013.816663 PMID 24219709

Abstract

Caesarean sections are the most commonly performed surgical procedures involving the uterus in fertile women. Typically, this surgery involves a transverse incision in the anterior lower uterine segment. The incidence of caesarean sections is on the increase worldwide, and consequently, the complications associated with them are becoming more common. One such complication that is gaining more attention is previous lower uterine segment caesarean scar defect (PCSD). In this review, we sought to explore the definition, aetiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of PCSD.

Topics

caesarean scar defect definition diagnosis management, previous caesarean section lower uterine segment scar defect, PCSD aetiology presentation review, caesarean scar niche complications abnormal bleeding, uterine scar defect after caesarean section incidence, isthmocele caesarean scar defect diagnosis, caesarean section complications long term uterine scar, lower uterine segment incision healing defect, caesarean scar defect imaging ultrasound hysteroscopy, surgical management previous caesarean scar defect repair
PMID 24219709 24219709 DOI 10.3109/01443615.2013.816663 10.3109/01443615.2013.816663

Cite this article

Allornuvor, G., Xue, M., Zhu, X., & Xu, D. (2013). The definition, aetiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of previous caesarean scar defects. *Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology*, *33*(8), 759-763. https://doi.org/10.3109/01443615.2013.816663

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