Intra-operative Diagnosis of Lower Segment Scar Dehiscence in a Second Gravida After One Previous Lower Segment Cesarean Section: Should We Advocate for Routine Antenatal Uterine Scar Thickness Testing?

Background: Uterine dehiscence is a separation of uterine musculature with intact uterine serosa. It can be encountered at the time of cesarean delivery, suspected on obstetric ultrasound or diagnosed in-between pregnancies. The antenatal diagnosis may occasionally elude the Obstetricians. This part...

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Main Authors: George Uchenna Eleje, Gerald Okanandu Udigwe, Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor, Tobechi Kingsley Njoku, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Chukwudubem Chinagorom Onyejiaka, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene, Ekeuda Uchenna Nwankwo, Perpetua Chinedu Okolie, Emmanuel Chukwubuikem Egwuatu, John Chukwuebuka Nkesi, Obinna Carl Okafor, Chidimma Maryvianny Okeke, Divinefavour Echezona Malachy, Ogechi Odinakachukwu Dimgba, Nwabueze Chidozie Okeke, Kenechukwu Chukwudum Okeke, Bernard Kachi Nwadili, Harrison Chiro Ugwuoroko, Casmir Chukwudi Madubuko, Lambert Chukwu Onyejiaku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-03-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/11795476231164379