Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics 2019;35(02):171-174

doi:10.19538/j.fk2019020110

Prevention of poor healing of uterine incision and cesarean scar diverticulum after cesarean section

Huan XU 1 ; Xiao-tian LI 1

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Keywords

cesarean scar diverticulum; postopera tive complications; prevention

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

As a long-term complication of cesarean section,previous cesarean scar diverticulum(PCSD)has attracted more and more attention in recent 10 years.PCSD increases the risk of two major obstetrical complications:uterine rupture and placenta accreta.Moreover,long-term adverse outcomes include pain,abnormal uterine bleeding,intraperitoneal adhesions and infertility.This article discusses the preventive measures of PCSD from the following aspects:the choice of uterine incision,the technique of uterine suture,the choice of suture materials and the management of postoperative short-term complications.