Clinical Importance of Appearance of Cesarean Hysterotomy Scar at Transvaginal Ultrasonography in Nonpregnant Women

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Our results point toward a likely association between large defects in the hysterotomy scar after cesarean delivery detected by transvaginal ultrasonography in nonpregnant women and uterine rupture or dehiscence in subsequent pregnancy.

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Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Pelvic floor disorders treatments Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management

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Published in: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 117, Issue 3, pp. 525-532

DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e318209abf0

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Clinical Importance of Appearance of Cesarean Hysterotomy Scar at Transvaginal Ultrasonography in Nonpregnant Women

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