title: Ultrasound of the postpartum uterus.
abstract: The ultrasound findings in the postpartum uterus will be described with a focus on differentiating normal from pathologic conditions. Imaging of the postpartum uterus will include a discussion of the normal postpartum uterus, postpartum hematomas, and retained products of conception. Clinical management and therapeutic implications based on sonographic findings will be emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Steinkeler
authors.forename: Bobbi-Jo
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Coldwell
authors.forename: Mary A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Warner
mesh_terms: D000027:Abortion, Incomplete / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D049590:Postpartum Period; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014599:Uterus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*