Ultrasound Imaging of Cesarean Section Dehiscence and Utero-Peritoneal Fistula
Author Information
Author(s): Royo Pedro, Manero Manuel García, Olartecoechea Begoña, Alcázar Juan Luis
Primary Institution: Clinica Universitaria de Navarra
Hypothesis
Can transvaginal two-dimensional power Doppler and three-dimensional ultrasound accurately detect cesarean section dehiscence and uterine fistula?
Conclusion
Transvaginal two-dimensional power Doppler and three-dimensional ultrasound are highly accurate in detecting cesarean section dehiscence and uterine fistula.
Supporting Evidence
- Transvaginal ultrasound is highly accurate in detecting cesarean hysterotomy scars.
- The presence of the fistula can explain the symptoms referred by the patient during her menstrual cycle.
- Three-dimensional ultrasound provides new imaging features not possible with conventional two-dimensional ultrasound.
Takeaway
This study shows that special ultrasound techniques can help doctors find problems in the uterus after a cesarean section.
Methodology
Transvaginal two-dimensional and three-dimensional ultrasound scans were performed to diagnose the condition.
Participant Demographics
A 33-year-old woman with a history of three cesarean deliveries.
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