Ultrasound and the postpartum uterus.
Five case reports illustrate the spectrum of ultrasound findings in the postpartum period. When examining patients with symptoms of secondary haemorrhage, the ultrasonographer may find: (i) an empty uterus (no retained tissues): (ii) blood clots which will pass spontaneously; or (iii) retained tissues, which are an indication for evacuation of the uterus. The importance of grey-scale assessment of symptomatic patients is stressed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis*