Assessing Lateral Uterine Wall Defects and Residual Myometrial Thickness After Cesarean Section

A history of cesarean section (CS) is associated with several long-term complications; however, uterine rupture remains one of the most important risks for subsequent pregnancy in women [1]. The risk of uterine rupture during a trial of labor is 0.7% and 1.6% after one and two CSs, respectively. The residual myometrial thickness (RMT) after CS is believed to be valuable for assessing the probability of ruptures. Women with RMT  

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - January 22, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ammar Al Naimi, Niki Mouzakiti, Bartosch Wolnicki, Frank Louwen, Franz Bahlmann Tags: Full length article Source Type: research