title: [Pregnancy within the uterine scar of a prior Caesarean section].
abstract: Rarely, but with increasing frequency, we detect pregnancies within the uterine scar of a prior Caesarean section. These ectopic pregnancies entail a risk of severe bleeding and uterine rupture, and thus constitute a threat to the pregnant woman's life, underlining the necessity of awareness about these complications. Vaginal bleeding and/or mild to moderate lower abdominal pain are symptoms seen in half of the women. The diagnosis is made by sonography and criteria for these are listed. We here present the most recent studies on treatment strategies, follow-up and future fertility.
authors: Obstetrisk Klinik, Rigshospitalet, 2100 København Ø, Denmark. kbirch@dadlnet.dk
authors: Kathrine Birch
authors: KB
authors: Petersen
authors: Jens
authors: J
authors: Langhoff-Roos
authors: Lone
authors: L
authors: Krebs
authors: Dorthe
authors: D
authors: Hartwell
authors: Elise
authors: E
authors: Hoffmann
mesh_terms: D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000209:etiology