Diagnosing early scar pregnancy in the lower uterine segment after cesarean section by intracavitary ultrasound

BACKGROUND Early scar pregnancy(CSP)in the lower uterine segment after cesarean section is a type of ectopic pregnancy that can cause major complications if left untreated.Transabdominal ultrasound is a common procedure but is influenced by external factors.Thus,intracavitary ultrasound may have better diagnostic efficiency for CSP.AIM To assess the value of intracavitary ultrasound for diagnosing CSP in the lower uterine segment after cesarean section.METHODS Patients diagnosed with CSP in our hospital from October 2019 to April 2021 were recruited.Transabdominal and intracavitary ultrasound examinations were performed to compare the diagnostic differences for CSP and its types.RESULTS Sixty-three patients were diagnosed during the study period.The diagnostic accuracy for CSP was higher in intracavitary ultrasound(96.83%)than in transabdominal ultrasound(84.13%)(P<0.05).The missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis rates did not differ among the ultrasound types(intra:0.00%and 3.17%;trans:4.76%and 11.11%,respectively;P>0.05).For the diagnostic rates for the CSP types,the rates for gestational sac(100.00%vs 90.48%),heterogeneous mass(93.75%vs 75.00%),and part of the uterine cavity(80.00%vs 60.00%)were higher in intracavitary ultrasound than in transabdominal ultrasound,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).For gestational sac CSP patients,intracavitary ultrasound showed that the gestational sac was located in the lower uterine segment scar with abundant peripheral blood flow;the distance between the gestational sac and the serosal layer was 2.42±0.50 cm.Intracavitary ultrasound for heterogeneous mass CSP patients indicated that the mass mainly occurred in the lower anterior uterine wall,protruding into the bladder,and was surrounded by abundant internal and peripheral blood flow;the distance between the mass and serosal layer was 1.79±0.30 cm.For CSP type partly located in the uterine cavity,the gestational sac was partly located in the lower uterine cavity and partly in the scar with abundant internal and peripheral blood flow;the distance between the gestational sac and the serosal layer was 2.29±0.28 cm.CONCLUSION Intracavitary ultrasound had a higher diagnostic accuracy and application value for diagnosing CSP than transabdominal ultrasound,with reduced risk of missed diagnoses and misdiagnosis,thereby preventing delayed treatment.

Pregnancy Outcomes of Repeat Cesarean Section in Peking Union Medical College Hospital

Objective To evaluate the effect of elective repeat cesarean section on the maternal and neonatal outcomes. Methods A retrospective clinic- and hospital-based survey was designed for comparing the maternal and neonatal outcomes of elective repeat cesarean section [RCS group （one previous cesarean section） and MRCS group （two or more previous cesarean sections）] and primary cesarean section （FCS group） at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 1998 to December 2007. Results The incidence of repeat cesarean section increased from 1.26% to 7.32%. The mean gestational age at delivery in RCS group （38.1±1.8 weeks） and MRCS group （37.3±2.5 weeks） were significantly shorter than that in FCS group （38.9±2.1 weeks, all P〈0.01）. The incidence of complication was 33.8% and 33.3% in RCS group and MRCS group respectively, and was significantly higher than that in FCS group （7.9%, P〈0.05）. Dense adhesion （13.5% vs. 0.4%, OR=7.156, 95% CI： 1.7-30.7, P〈0.01） and uterine rupture （1.0% vs. O,P〈0.05） were commoner in RCS group compared with FCS group. Neonatal morbidity was similar among three groups （P〉0.05）. Conclusions Repeat cesarean section is associated with more complicated surgery technique and increased frequency of maternal morbidity. However, the incidence of neonatal morbidity is similar to primary cesarean section.

Management of a Huge Ovarian Cyst in Pregnancy at the Douala General Hospital, Cameroon: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Background: Ovarian cysts in pregnancy are common and are usually small benign functional cysts (corpus luteum and theca-lutein cysts) that usually resolve spontaneously between 14 and 16 weeks of gestation. However, large ovarian cysts are rare in pregnancy, with an incidence of 0.2% - 2%, and most of them are benign. The first-line diagnostic modality is ultrasonography. Complications of ovarian cysts in pregnancy include miscarriage, ovarian torsion, cyst rupture, etc. Laparotomy is the treatment modality commonly used in our setting, and histopathologic diagnosis is important for the prognosis of the treatment. Case Presentation: MC is a 32-year-old G3P2002 married housewife of the Bakweri tribe who was referred to our department because of progressive abdominal discomfort and shortness of breath for 1 month’s duration. Her medical history is consistent with two normal vaginal deliveries at term and the use of implants (for contraception) until one month prior to the index pregnancy. Her booking visit was at 16 weeks gestation at a primary (missionary) healthcare facility, and she underwent ultrasonography and was diagnosed with a singleton viable intrauterine pregnancy and a simple septate cystic mass measuring 17 cm situated on top of the uterus, appearing to originate from the left ovary. She was referred to seek the expertise of an obstetrician-gynecologist, but she came to our department at 35 weeks gestation and underwent cesarean birth at 37 weeks gestation. In the pathological review, serous cystadenoma was diagnosed, and there were no positive findings in peritoneal cytology. Conclusion: The ultrasonographic diagnosis of the huge ovarian cyst in the index case was after 16 weeks gestation because of her late booking visit at 16 weeks gestation. The index case deferred referral to the obstetrician because of a lack of finances, came to our department at 35 weeks gestation because of abdominal pain that may have resulted from a torsion of the ovarian cyst, and underwent cesarean birth because of malpresentation and fear of cyst rupture during labor. We recommend cesarean section in such cases because of suboptimal antenatal care uptake and histopathology of the specimen to exclude malignancy. .

Outcome of cesarean delivery in women with excessive weight gain during pregnancy

The objective of this study was to assess the effects of excessive weight gain during pregnancy on the outcome of cesarean delivery. It was a cohort study comparing the outcome of cesarean delivery between 56 pregnant women with excessive weight gain during pregnancy and 75 pregnant women with no excessive weight gain during pregnancy, consecutively recruited at the Yaoundé Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital, Cameroon. In women delivered by cesarean section, excessive weight gain during pregnancy was found to predispose to: time interval from parietal incision to fetal extraction of more than five minutes, duration of cesarean section more than 60 minutes, blood loss more than 1000 ml during surgery, post-operative maternal complications, especially sepsis, fetal weight >3.5 kg and macrosomia. A systematic screening of excessive weight gain should be offered to all pregnant women, so as to prevent the adverse effects of excessive gestational weight gain on cesarean outcome.

Cesarean scar pregnancy

Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy is a consequence of a scar from previous cesarean section.It is rare and is associated with catastrophic complications of early pregnancy.It can occur in women with only one prior cesarean delivery.With increasing rate of cesarean section worldwide,more and more cases are diagnosed and reported.The incidence is likely to rise substantially in the near future.A delay in diagnosis and the treatment can lead to uterine rupture,major haemorrhage,hysterectomy and serious maternal morbidity.Early diagnosis can offer treatment options of avoiding uterine rupture and haemorrhage,thus preserving the uterus and future fertility.Aim of this article is to find the demography,pathophysiology,clinical presentation,most appropriate methods of early diagnosis and management.

Local metothrexate treatment of cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy

Myometrial pregnancy developing in a previous caesarean section scar is the rarest of all ectopic pregnancies (EP) and probably one of the most dangerous of all because of the risk of rupture and hemorrhage. The recent recognition of this problem means that diagnosis and management are still in their infancy, and there is no consensus regarding the best management of CSP. Methotrexate (MTX) can be administered systemically or locally, or in both ways, with the aid of ultrasound. Patients diagnosed with caesarean scar pregnancies (CSP) in our clinic underwent transvaginal treatment of ectopic pregnancy. Safe and short treatment under transvaginal ultrasonographic (USG) guidance was performed uneventfully in all cases. The operating time ranged from 5 to 10 minutes with no blood loss. Serum β-hCG (β-subunit of human chorionic gonadotrophin) levels declined to normal levels within a month, and patients were discharged without further complications in two or three hours after the procedure. Our cases show that this treatment is effective, safe, and minimally invasive for patients diagnosed with CSP.

Liver disease in pregnancy

Liver diseases in pregnancy may be categorized into liver disorders that occur only in the setting of pregnancy and liver diseases that occur coincidentally with pregnancy. Hyperemesis gravidarum, preeclampsia/eclampsia, syndrome of hemolysis, elevated liver tests and low platelets (HELLP), acute fatty liver of pregnancy, and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy are pregnancy-specific disorders that may cause elevations in liver tests and hepatic dysfunction. Chronic liver diseases, including cholestatic liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, Wilson disease, and viral hepatitis may also be seen in pregnancy. Management of liver disease in pregnancy requires collaboration between obstetricians and gastroenterologists/hepatologists. Treatment of pregnancy-specific liver disorders usually involves delivery of the fetus and supportive care, whereas management of chronic liver disease in pregnancy is directed toward optimizing control of the liver disorder. Cirrhosis in the setting of pregnancy is less commonly observed but offers unique challenges for patients and practitioners. This article reviews the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of liver diseases seen in pregnancy.

Reproductive Outcomes in Women with Prior Cesarean Section Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization:A Retrospective Case-control Study

The impact of prior cesarean section（CS） on the pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer（IVF-ET） was investigated. A retrospective analysis was performed on 144 patients with prior CS between January 2013 and December 2015. The pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes of patients who had previous CS delivery and received IVF-ET were analyzed. The control group comprised 166 patients who had only previous vaginal delivery（VD） and received IVF-ET during the same period. The results showed that the basal follicle stimulating hormone level, estradiol level on human chorionic gonadotropin（h CG） day, gonadotrophin dosage, duration of stimulation, retrieved oocytes, fertilization rate, high-quality embryo rate, multiple birth rate, abortion rate and ectopic pregnancy rate had no significant difference between the two groups（P〉0.05）. The pregnancy rate（40.28% vs. 54.22%） and implantation rate（24.01% vs. 34.67%） were significantly lower（P〈0.05）, and the ratio of embryo difficulty transfer（9/144 vs. 0/166） was significantly higher in CS group than in VD group. The risk of pernicious placenta previa and postpartum hemorrhage in twin deliveries was significantly increased in CS group as compared with that in VD group（P〈0.05）, and gestational age and neonatal birth weight were significantly reduced in twin deliveries as compared with singleton deliveries in both groups（P〈0.05）. It was suggested that the existence of CS scar may impact embryo implantation and clinical pregnancy outcome, and increase the difficulty of ET. We should limit the number of transfer embryos to avoid multiple pregnancies and strengthen gestational supervision in patients with cesarean scar.

Unavoidable myomectomy during cesarean section: a case report

Since myomectomy throughout cesarean deliv- ery may lead to hemorrhage and uterinal atony, it is not recommended. But, myomectomy has been reported during cesarean section in recent studies. We presented a patient with large in- tramural myoma who was diagnosed at 34 weeks of pregnancy and operated with an unavoidable cesarean-combined myomectomy. A 33-year-old unpursued primigravida was referred to emer- gency department with abdominal pain and amenorrhea of 34 weeks duration. A sonographic diagnosis of myoma in pregnancy was made. Cesarean section was required for fetal distress and alive 2300 g weighted male infant with Ap- gar score of 6 at one minute, was born. As uterine incision could not be closed because of the myoma, myomectomy was performed dur- ing cesarean section unavoidably. A single 970 g and 15 × 18 cm sized myoma was removed. The physical examinations were unremarkable in the postoperative period. Although there are case series that have demonstrated the safety of myomectomy during cesarean section, we con-cluded that myomectomy during cesarean section is not a safe procedure accept inevitable situa-tions.

Female urinary incontinence during pregnancy and after delivery: Clinical impact and contributing factors

Urinary incontinence(UI) is a common condition affecting adult women of all ages and it could have a negative infl uence on quality of life. The etiology of UI is multifactorial, but some of the most important risk factors are obesity and ageing, as well as adverse obstetric events. Pregnancy and delivery per se have been implicated in the etiology of UI. Although several studies have demonstrated a direct association between UI and vaginal delivery in short, medium and long-term, the role of childbirth on the risk of UI remains controversial. The mechanical strain during delivery may induce injuries to the muscle, connective and neural structures. Vaginal birth can be associated with relaxation or disruption of fascial and ligamentous supports of pelvic organs. Parity, instrumental delivery, prolonged labor and increased birth weights have always been considered risk factors for pelvic floor injury. Also genetic factors have been recently raised up but still there are not appropriate guidelines or measures to reduce signifi cantly the incidence of UI. The role of pelvic fl oor muscle training(PFMT) in the prevention and treatment of UI is still unclear. However, PFMT seems to be useful when supervised training is conducted and it could be incorporated as a routine part of women's exercise programmes during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Maternal choledochal cysts in pregnancy:A systematic review of case reports and case series

BACKGROUND Choledochal cysts(CC)are cystic dilatations of the biliary tract,usually diagnosed during childhood,with an estimated incidence in the general population of 1:100000.Complications related to CC include rupture,biliary obstruction,and cholangitis.Maternal CC in pregnancy are rarely reported,and there are no guidelines on optimal management.AIM To systematically review maternal CC diagnosed during pregnancy or postpartum with regard to the clinical presentation of CC,the mode of treatment and delivery,and maternal outcomes.METHODS A literature search of cases and case series of maternal CC in pregnancy and postpartum was conducted using MEDLINE/PubMed,Web of Science,Google Scholar,and Embase.There were no restrictions on language or publication year.Databases were lastly accessed on September 1,2022.RESULTS Overall,71 publications met the inclusion criteria,reporting 97 cases.Eighty-eight cases were diagnosed during pregnancy and nine in the puerperium.The most common symptoms were abdominal pain(81.2%)and jaundice(60.4%).Interventions for CC complications were required in 52.5%of the cases,and 34%of pregnancies were induced.Urgent cesarean section(CS)was done in 24.7%.The maternal mortality was 7.2%,while fetal mortality was inconsistently reported.Cholangitis,CC>15 cm,and bilirubin levels>80 mmol/L were associated with a higher likelihood of urgent CS and surgical intervention for CC.Bilirubin levels positively correlated with CC size.There was no correlation between age and cyst dimension,gestational age at cyst discovery,and CC size.CONCLUSION Although rare,maternal CC in pregnancy should be included in the evaluation of jaundice with upper abdominal pain.Symptomatology and clinical course are variable,and treatment may range from an expectative approach to emergent surgical CC treatment and urgent CS.While most cases were managed by conservative measures or drainage procedures,CC>15 cm and progressive cholangitis carry the risk of CC rupture and septic complications,which may increase the rates of unfavorable maternal and fetal outcomes.Therefore,such cases require specific surgical and obstetric interventions.

General Anesthesia for Cesarean Section in a Pregnant Woman with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP): A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Background: Management of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) during pre- gnancy can be challenging, particularly by identifying a threshold for safe administration of neuraxial/general anesthesia and minimizing postpartum hemorrhage. There is controversy over the safety of cesarean section (CS) in ITP patients. In this case report, we discuss general anesthesia management in a patient with ITP with severe thrombocytopenia. Case Presentation: A 28-year-old female with relapsed/refractory ITP and severe thrombocytopenia underwent general anesthesia and emergent cesarean section with successful outcomes and minimal bleeding. Platelet counts before CS were 5000 × 109 L, the patient received 1 unit of platelets before the procedure and 1 unit of platelet and tranexamic acid 500 mg was injected slowly during the procedure. No evidence of bleeding and no complications were observed in the patient or newborn. Conclusions: In an emergent circumstance, general anesthesia and cesarean section procedure were performed safely in a patient with severe thrombocytopenia, no hemorrhagic complications were seen for this patient or neonate. Objective of This Manuscript: To share our experience of a safe emergent CS procedure and general anesthesia in a patient with severe thrombocytopenia. Our experience may guide the management of ITP patients in emergent delivery circumstances.

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension in Pregnancy Treated with Serial Lumbar Punctures

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a syndrome of elevated intracranial pressure with normal CSF composi-tion and no evidence of hydrocephalus or mass lesion. We describe the anesthetic management of a parturient with IIH who required multiple lumbar punctures during pregnancy and delivery secondary to worsening neurological symp-toms.

Simultaneous Repair of Para-Umbilical Hernia during Cesarean Section (CS): A Novel Approach

Background: Pregnant women that are complaining from paraumbilical hernia postpone its repair until they get birth. We hypothesized that it will be better to perform hernia repair of such type of hernia simultaneously during performing cesarean section (CS) which will help to decrease future morbidity re-operation, avoid complications and further skin incision. In this study we aimed to compare the value of performing para-umbilical hernia repair simultaneously during performing CS through the same skin incision with performing para-umbilical hernia repair simultaneously during performing CS through another infra- or supra-umbilical skin incision and performing para-umbilical hernia repair electively later on after healing of a CS skin incision in relation to clinical recovery and patient satisfaction. Patients and Methods: This is a prospective cohort study, where we included 45 pregnant female patients who will give birth by CS, and we have divided them into 3 groups: the first group of patients (A) included 15 patients that undergoing paraumbilical hernia repair by pre-peritoneal mesh insertion through CS incision, the second group of patients (B) in-cluded 15 patients that undergoing paraumbilical hernia repair by infra- or supra-umbilical incision during CS incision and the third group of patients (C) included 15 patients that undergoing paraumbilical hernia repair by infra- or supra-umbilical incision later on after healing of the CS wound. We have evaluated advantages of that novel approach e.g. operation time, severity of pain, peri-partum and post-operative complications, financial cost, duration of hospital stay, clinical recovery, mesh rejection, and patient satisfaction. Results: In group A there is shorter duration of hospital stay, no new skin incision (p 0.002). Conclusions: Performing para-umbilical hernia repair by insertion of a pre-peritoneal mesh simultaneously during performing CS through the same skin incision is the best method of management of para-umbilical hernia in pregnant woman.

Complication of cesarean section: pregnancy on the cicatrix of a previous cesarean section

OBJECTIVE: To probe into the clinical manifestation, diagnosis, as well as treatment of pregnancy on the cicatrix of a previous cesarean section at the uterine isthmus in the first trimester. METHODS: Analysis of 14 patients with pregnancy on the cicatrix of a previous cesarean section at the uterine isthmus in the first trimester was made after conservative treatment by drugs from January 1996 to December 1999. RESULTS: The 14 patients with a pregnancy on the cicatrix of a previous cesarean section at the uterine isthmus in the first trimester were painless, had slight vaginal bleeding, and concurrently had increased serum beta-subunit human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-HCG). Doppler ultrasonic examination revealed an obvious enlargement of the previous cesarean section cicatrix in the uterine isthmus, and found a gestational sac or mixed mass attached to the cicatrice, with a very thin myometrium between the gestational sac and bladder walls. Among the 14 patients, 12 patients had crystalline trichosanthes injected into the cervix, mifepristone taken orally, or methotrexate in the form of intramuscular injection. Following this procedure, their serum beta-HCG dropped to normal. The other 2 patients had a total hysterectomy. CONCLUSIONS: Pregnancy on the cicatrix of a previous cesarean section at the uterine isthmus in the first trimester is a complication of cesarean section. Early diagnosis and effective conservative treatment by drugs are instrumental in decreasing the potential occurrence of uterine rupture, which is also conducive to preserving the patient's future fertility.

Risk Factors and Pregnancy Outcome in Women with a History of Cesarean Section Complicated by Placenta Accreta

Objective:To explore the risk factors and pregnancy outcomes in women with a history of cesarean section complicated by placenta accreta(PA).Methods:This case-control study included clinical data from singleton mothers with a history of cesarean section in 11 public tertiary hospitals in seven provinces of China between January 2017 and December 2017.According to the intraoperative findings after delivery,the study population was divided into PA and non-PA groups.We compared the pregnancy outcomes between the two groups,used multivariate logistic regression to analyze the risk factors for placental accreta.Results:For this study we included 11,074 pregnant women with a history of cesarean section;and of these,869 cases were in the PA group and 10,205 cases were in the non-PA group.Compared with the non-PA group,the probability of postpartum hemorrhage(236/10,205,2.31%vs.283/869,32.57%),severe postpartum hemorrhage(89/10,205,0.87%vs.186/869,21.75%),diffuse intravascular coagulation(3/10,205,0.03%vs.4/869,0.46%),puerperal infection(33/10,205,0.32%vs.12/869,1.38%),intraoperative bladder injury(1/10,205,0.01%vs.16/869,1.84%),hysterectomy(130/10,205,1.27%vs.59/869,6.79%),and blood transfusion(328/10,205,3.21%vs.231/869,26.58%)was significantly increased in the PA group(P<0.05).At the same time,the neonatal birth weight 3250.00(2950.00–3520.00)g vs.2920.00(2530.00–3250.00)g),the probability of neonatal comorbidities(245/10,205,2.40%vs.61/869,7.02%),and the rate of neonatal intensive care unit admission(817/10,205,8.01%vs.210/869,24.17%)also increased significantly(P<0.05).Weight(odds ratio)(OR)=1.03,95%confidence interval(CI):1.01–1.05)),parity(OR=1.18,95%CI:1.03–1.34),number of miscarriages(OR=1.31,95%CI:1.17–1.47),number of previous cesarean sections(OR=2.57,95%CI:2.02–3.26),history of premature rupture of membrane(OR=1.61,95%CI:1.32–1.96),previous cesarean-section transverse incisions(OR=1.38,95%CI:1.12–1.69),history of placenta previa(OR=2.44,95%CI:1.50–3.96),and the combination of prenatal hemorrhage(OR=9.95,95%CI:8.42–11.75)and placenta previa(OR=91.74,95%CI:74.11–113.56)were all independent risk factors for PA.Conclusion:There was an increased risk of adverse outcomes in pregnancies complicated by PA in women with a history of cesarean section,and this required close clinical attention.Weight before pregnancy,parity,number of miscarriages,number of previous cesarean sections,history of premature rupture of membranes,past transverse incisions in cesarean sections,a history of placenta previa,prenatal hemorrhage,and placenta previa were independent risk factors for pregnancies complicated with PA in women with a history of cesarean section.These independent risk factors showed a high value in predicting the risk for placentab accreta in pregnancies of women with a history of cesarean section.

不同类型剖宫产瘢痕妊娠的病例特点与诊治分析

背景现行剖宫产瘢痕妊娠(CSP)分型依据仅参照超声影像特点,目前尚缺乏该分型标准下不同类型CSP病例临床特点的分析总结。目的探讨不同类型CSP的病例特点及诊治差异。方法纳入北京大学第三医院妇产科2014年7月—2022年6月收治的CSP患者共862例为研究对象,根据超声分型标准分为Ⅰ型、Ⅱ型、Ⅲ型组,并对其临床特点及诊治指标进行回顾性分析。结果本研究CSP患者中Ⅰ型组占36.5%(315/862),Ⅱ型组占53.1%(458/862),Ⅲ型组占10.3%(89/862)。3组患者的年龄、孕产史、既往宫腔手术史比例比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。CSP患者中腹痛发生率为24.2%(209/862),阴道出血发生率为65.0%(560/862)。3组CSP患者腹痛及阴道出血发生率比较,差异均无统计学意义(P=0.261、0.062)。Ⅲ型组患者诊断时停经时间为55(46,64)d,妊娠物中位径线长29.6(19.1,43.3)mm,术前血β-人绒毛膜促性腺激素(β-HCG)水平为60673(17164,122203)mU/mL,需辅助药物杀胚治疗、腹腔镜监视下手术、子宫动脉阻断率分别为27.0%(24/89)、33.7%(30/89)、32.6%(29/89),手术时长101(67,125)min,住院时间4(3,7)d,治疗花费11933.7(8760.7,15250.6)元,术后24 h累计出血量、出血≥200 mL发生率及输血率分别为83(33,178)mL、24.7%(22/89)、7.9%(7/89),均高于其他两组(P<0.001)。所有患者持续性CSP发生率为3.1%(27/862),3组持续性CSP发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(χ^(2)=3.353,P=0.187)。结论不同类型CSP患者的年龄、孕产史、既往宫腔手术史及腹痛、阴道出血等临床特点无明显差异。Ⅰ型和Ⅱ型患者治疗侵入性较小,Ⅲ型患者的医疗资源消耗较多,对多学科团队及个体化管理有较高要求。不同类型患者经规范管理,其治疗预后均较理想。

剖宫产子宫瘢痕缺损对采用辅助生殖技术孕妇妊娠结局的影响及对策

近二十年中国的剖宫产率持续上升,导致继发性不孕的剖宫产瘢痕缺损(CSD)患者增加,需要通过辅助生殖技术(ART)解决再生育问题。CSD可显著降低ART活产率、临床妊娠率和胚胎植入率,这与患者子宫内膜容受性下降、瘢痕局部发生腺肌病及子宫内膜异位症、宫腔微环境紊乱、ART操作难度及妊娠并发症增加有关。除了使用促性腺激素释放激素类似物可能改善妊娠结局,宫腔镜手术、腹腔镜手术和经阴道手术是治疗CSD的有效方法,可提高妊娠率。本文通过文献回顾,分析CSD对采用ART孕妇妊娠结局的影响及相应的治疗方法,以期为CSD患者管理及改善ART妊娠结局提供新思路。

阴式子宫瘢痕妊娠病灶切除联合子宫修补术治疗Ⅱ型/Ⅲ型剖宫产瘢痕妊娠患者的临床疗效

目的分析阴式子宫瘢痕妊娠病灶切除联合子宫修补术治疗Ⅱ型/Ⅲ型剖宫产瘢痕妊娠(CSP)患者的临床疗效及对患者术后恢复的影响,以期为临床制定CSP的治疗方案提供参考。方法回顾性选取2018年6月—2020年6月衡水市第二人民医院收治的103例Ⅱ型/Ⅲ型CSP患者,根据治疗方式不同分为对照组(50例)和研究组(53例)。对照组患者采用子宫动脉化疗栓塞术联合超声引导下清宫术治疗,研究组患者采用阴式子宫瘢痕妊娠病灶切除联合子宫修补术治疗。比较2组患者的临床疗效、手术指标、术后恢复情况以及治疗前后的孕酮、β-人绒毛膜促性腺激素(β-HCG)水平,同时比较2组患者随访2年的子宫瘢痕妊娠复发及正常妊娠情况。结果研究组患者的治疗总有效率为90.56%(48/53),高于对照组的74.00%(37/50),差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=4.896,P=0.027)。2组患者治疗前孕酮及β-HCG水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);2组患者治疗后孕酮及β-HCG水平均低于治疗前,且研究组均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组患者术中出血量少于对照组,手术时间长于对照组,下床时间、住院时间均短于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组患者术后正常月经恢复时间、阴道出血时间、β-HCG恢复正常时间、宫腔肿块消失时间均短于对照组患者,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组患者随访2年子宫瘢痕妊娠复发率为0(0/53),低于对照组患者的14.00%(7/50),差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=5.904,P=0.015)。研究组患者随访2年正常妊娠率为66.04%(35/53),高于对照组34.00%(17/50),差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=10.564,P=0.001)。结论阴式子宫瘢痕妊娠病灶切除联合子宫修补术治疗Ⅱ型/Ⅲ型CSP患者疗效显著,可减少患者术中出血量,促进患者术后恢复,且降低子宫瘢痕妊娠复发风险,提高正常妊娠率。

剖宫产术后瘢痕子宫再次妊娠行阴道试产的临床可行性分析

目的 研究剖宫产术后瘢痕子宫再次妊娠行阴道试产的临床可行性。方法 选择剖宫产术后再次妊娠行阴道试产的66例产妇作为瘢痕组,另选择同期非瘢痕子宫妊娠行阴道试产的66例产妇作为非瘢痕组。比较两组阴道试产结果,阴道试产成功产妇产程,产后出血量、住院时间及产后胎盘残留发生情况,不良妊娠结局发生情况,新生儿Apgar评分。结果 瘢痕组与非瘢痕组的阴道试产成功率(78.79%VS 84.85%)、转剖宫产率(21.21%VS 15.15%)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。瘢痕组阴道试产成功产妇第一、二、三产程及总产程时间与非瘢痕组比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。瘢痕组产后出血量(210.28±56.36)ml、住院时间(3.69±1.62)d和产后胎盘残留发生率12.12%与非瘢痕组的(205.17±49.69)ml、(3.71±1.59)d、7.58%(5/66)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。瘢痕组不良妊娠结局发生率(13.64%)与非瘢痕组(10.61%)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。瘢痕组出生后1、5、10 min的新生儿Apgar评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组新生儿预后良好,无转入新生儿科记录。结论 剖宫产术后瘢痕子宫再次妊娠产妇的阴道试产成功率与非瘢痕子宫妊娠产妇基本一致,且未增加产程时间及产后出血量,不良妊娠结局发生率无明显升高,临床应用安全性可靠,证实该类产妇经阴道分娩的可行性较强,对提升阴道分娩率及降低剖宫产率具有重要应用价值。