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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2021; 31(03): 601-604
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1736393
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Uterine Isthmocele—A Frequently Overlooked Complication of Cesarean Sections

R. Rupa
1   Division of Women's Imaging, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
,
Suchana Kushvaha
1   Division of Women's Imaging, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
,
K. Venkatesh
1   Division of Women's Imaging, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Abstract

Uterine isthmocele or uterine niche is a late complication of cesarean deliveries and causes chronic pelvic pain, menorrhagia or postmenstrual spotting, and infertility. As the number of cesarean sections are constantly increasing, it is important to be aware of this entity so as to make an early diagnosis. This would enable the clinicians to manage these patients efficiently. We present three patients of uterine isthmocele who were evaluated and managed at our institution.

Keywords

cesarean section - defect - isthmocele - myometrium

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Article published online:
26 October 2021

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