The role of multimodality imaging after cesarean delivery

Ultrasound Q. 2015 Mar;31(1):5-18. doi: 10.1097/RUQ.0000000000000075.

Abstract

There has been a global increase in the rate of cesarean delivery during the last 30 years. As a result, many women of reproductive age now have uterine scars. Well-recognized obstetric and gynecologic consequences include cesarean scar pregnancy, scar dehiscence or rupture, and scar endometriosis. More recently, abnormal menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and secondary infertility have been reported as a consequence of cesarean delivery. This article reviews the range of normal imaging findings after cesarean delivery, as well as the imaging manifestations of complications, both acute and chronic.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female / diagnosis*
  • Genital Diseases, Female / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Multimodal Imaging / methods
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology*