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ArticleRevista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)2026

Comparative study of transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and classification of cesarean scar pregnancy.

Qinghu Li, Ao Yin, Meng Zhang, Sha Tian

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Article in Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992), 2026. 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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Qinghu LiHuazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical College, Wuhan Children's Hospital, Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital, Department of Ultrasound for Women and Children - Wuhan, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-5861-7621
Ao YinHuazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical College, Wuhan Children's Hospital, Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital, Department of Ultrasound for Women and Children - Wuhan, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-1697-9211
Meng ZhangHuazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical College, Wuhan Children's Hospital, Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital, Department of Ultrasound for Women and Children - Wuhan, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-9141-0794
Sha TianHuazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical College, Wuhan Children's Hospital, Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital, Department of Ultrasound for Women and Children - Wuhan, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-0196-1782

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Abstract

objectiveCesarean scar pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants within the scar of a previous cesarean section. With the rising global cesarean delivery rate, the incidence of cesarean scar pregnancy has increased, posing serious risks such as massive hemorrhage and uterine rupture. To evaluate and compare the diagnostic and classification accuracy of transvaginal sonography and magnetic resonance imaging in the detection of cesarean scar pregnancy.

methodsThis retrospective study included 102 patients clinically suspected of cesarean scar pregnancy between January 2023 and May 2024. All patients underwent both transvaginal sonography and magnetic resonance imaging. Using final clinical and pathological diagnoses as the reference standard, the sensitivity, overall diagnostic accuracy, and classification accuracy of transvaginal sonography and magnetic resonance imaging were compared.

resultsMagnetic resonance imaging demonstrated significantly higher sensitivity, diagnostic accuracy, and classification accuracy than transvaginal sonography (p<0.05). Compared with transvaginal sonography, magnetic resonance imaging also showed superior detection rates for intrauterine hemorrhage, villous invasion of the myometrium, and invasion of the bladder and/or cervix, with statistically significant differences (p<0.05).

conclusionMagnetic resonance imaging demonstrates superior diagnostic and classification accuracy compared to transvaginal sonography in evaluating cesarean scar pregnancy. As a valuable adjunct to ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging facilitates more accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment planning, thereby reducing the risks of severe complications such as massive hemorrhage, hysterectomy, and maternal mortality in women of reproductive age.

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Cesarean SectionCicatrixMagnetic Resonance ImagingPregnancy, EctopicAdultFemaleHumansPregnancyRetrospective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityUltrasonographyYoung Adult

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