Low-intensity ultrasound promotes uterine involution following cesarean section.
- Author:
Dan WANG
1
;
Yi ZHANG
;
Li JING
;
Wei HE
;
Xiaoxu TANG
;
Jiangchuan SUN
;
Liaoqiong FANG
;
Zhibiao WANG
;
Hongbo QI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Cesarean Section; rehabilitation; Female; Humans; Postpartum Period; Pregnancy; Ultrasonic Therapy; methods; Ultrasonography; Uterus; diagnostic imaging; Young Adult
- From: Journal of Southern Medical University 2013;33(2):276-278
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe the clinical effect of low-intensity ultrasound in promoting uterine involution following cesarean section.
METHODSA total of 122 women undergoing cesarean section were randomly selected and divided into low-intensity ultrasound treatment group (67 cases) and control group (55 cases). The women in the treatment group received daily low-intensity ultrasound treatment for 30 min 24 h after the delivery for 3 consecutive days, and the control group had no particular treatments. The descent of the uterine fundus and cessation of lochia was observed in the two groups.
RESULTSThe treatment group showed obviously greater descent of the uterine fundus with a higher rate of cessation of vaginal bleeding than the control group at 30 days postpartum. The ratio of incomplete uterine involution was significantly lower in the treatment group than in the control group.
CONCLUSIONLow-intensity ultrasound is effective in promoting uterine contraction and uterine involution following cesarean section.
