title: Hematometra formation- a rare complication of cesarean delivery.
abstract: Hematometra resulting from partial or complete obstruction of lower genital tract may be congenital or acquired. Commonest congenital causes are imperforate hymen and transverse vaginal septum. Acquired causes are senile atrophy of endocervical canal, scarring of the isthmus by synechiae, radiation and endocervical malignancy or due to surgical procedures. Various surgical procedures associated with hematometra are dilatation and curettage, cone biopsy, endometrial ablation, cryocoagulation and electrocautery. Hematometra following an abortion or cesarean delivery is rare. We report a case of hematometra following obstruction of outflow tract due to prior cesarean delivery.
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital , New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Gurpreet
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kaur
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital , New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Sandhya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.affiliation: Specialist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital , New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Abha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Director Professor & Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital , New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Neelam Bala
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Vaid
keywords: Cesarean section; Chorioamnionitis; Hematometra; Synechiae