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ArticleCureus2024

A Complex Obstetric Dilemma: Cesarean Scar Dehiscence.

Mohini Gokuldas, Shriraj Katakdhond

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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2 authors.

Mohini GokuldasObstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, IND.
Shriraj KatakdhondObstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In clinical practice, scar dehiscence following a previous cesarean section is a serious worry that necessitates close consideration of a number of contributing factors. We present the case of a 29-year-old gravida six, para three, who presented at 36 weeks of gestation with scar tenderness and abdominal discomfort at the site of her previous cesarean section scar. Despite a clear cardiovascular and respiratory examination, the lower-segment scar was notably thin at 1.2 mm, raising concerns for scar rupture. An emergency lower-segment cesarean section revealed a 4 x 2 cm scar dehiscence. The patient was counseled on the risks of future pregnancies and advised to consider tubal ligation. Early complications of cesarean delivery include wound hematoma, infection, and cesarean scar dehiscence (CSD), while long-term issues involve morbid adherent placentae and intra-abdominal adhesions. Short inter-pregnancy intervals and multiple cesarean deliveries are significant risk factors for CSD due to inadequate myometrial healing. Diagnostic imaging, particularly ultrasonography, is crucial for monitoring scar thickness and planning the timing of delivery. Management may involve conservative resuturing or hysterectomy in cases of severe infection or abscess formation. Early detection through vigilant prenatal care and monitoring, coupled with a multidisciplinary approach, can optimize maternal and fetal outcomes. Enhanced education for healthcare providers and expectant mothers, along with technological advancements, are key to improving the management of this complex obstetric dilemma.

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fetal distressprevious caesarean sectionscar tendernessscar thicknessuterine scar dehiscence

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PMID39184642
PMCPMC11344612

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