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Two-dimensional power Doppler-three-dimensional ultrasound imaging of a cesarean section dehiscence with utero-peritoneal fistula: a case report

Jan 1, 2009 | Magazine: Journal of Medical Case Reports

Royo P, Manero MG, Olartecoechea B, Alcázar JL.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinica Universitaria de Navarra, Avenida Pio XII, 36, 31008 Pamplona, Spain.


INTRODUCTION
An imaging diagnosis after an iterative cesarean delivery is reviewed demonstrating a fine ultrasound-pathologic correlation.

CASE PRESENTATION
A 33-year-old woman (G3, P3) presented referring intense dysmenorrhea and intermenstrual spotting since her third cesarean delivery, 1 year before. A cesarean section dehiscence with utero-peritoneal fistula was diagnosed by transvaginal ultrasound.

CONCLUSION
We can conclude that transvaginal two-dimensional power Doppler and three-dimensional ultrasound are highly accurate in detecting cesarean section dehiscence and uterine fistula.

CITATION  J Med Case Reports. 2009 Jan 30;3:42