Cesarean scar dehiscence and irregular uterine bleeding

A. Van Horenbeeck; M. Temmerman; M. Dhont

doi:10.1016/S0029-7844(03)00083-8

Cesarean scar dehiscence and irregular uterine bleeding

A. Van Horenbeeck, M. Temmerman, M. Dhont

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BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a frequent symptom in gynecology, caused by functional as well as by anatomic genital tract abnormalities. CASE: An endocervical diverticulum was diagnosed in a patient with secondary infertility, intermenstrual bleeding, and a prior cesarean delivery. Dehiscence of the cesarean scar was visualized by ultrasound, hysterosalpingogram, and hysteroscopy. The defect was repaired and the bleeding stopped. A spontaneous pregnancy occurred but ended in premature delivery at 17 weeks' gestation. Recurrence of chronic bleeding led to a hysterectomy 6 months later. CONCLUSION: Uterine scar defects may be associated with intermenstrual bleeding in women with a previous cesarean delivery.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1137-1139
Number of pages	3
Journal	Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume	102
Issue number	5 SUPPL.
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0029-7844(03)00083-8
Publication status	Published - Nov 2003
Externally published	Yes

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