Research Progress on the Formation Factors of Cesarean Scar Diverticula

doi:10.12280/gjfckx.20200559

Abstract

Abstract:

Cesarean scar diverticula (CSD) is a new gynecological disease secondary to cesarean section. It refers to the poor healing of myometrium of uterine incision after cesarean section. A cystic defect protruding to the serosa layer in the isthmus of uterus and communicating with the uterine cavity leads to serious complications such as abnormal uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, scar pregnancy, placenta implantation, and even uterine rupture in pregnancy again. At present, the formation factors of CSD have not been fully elucidated, which may be related to cesarean section incision position, surgical suture, infection, pregnancy complications or complications. This paper reviews the formation factors of CSD to provide theoretical basis for reducing the occurrence of CSD.

Key words: Cesarean section, Uterus, Cicatrix, Diverticulum, Pregnancy complications, Cesarean scar diverticula

HAN Qiao, ZHOU Xing-chen, WANG Xi-peng. Research Progress on the Formation Factors of Cesarean Scar Diverticula[J]. Journal of International Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2021, 48(1): 95-98.

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