The definition, aetiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of previous caesarean scar defects

Abstract

Caesarean sections are the most commonly performed surgical procedures involving the uterus in fertile women. Typically, this surgery involves a transverse incision in the anterior lower uterine segment. The incidence of caesarean sections is on the increase worldwide, and consequently, the complications associated with them are becoming more common. One such complication that is gaining more attention is previous lower uterine segment caesarean scar defect (PCSD). In this review, we sought to explore the definition, aetiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of PCSD.

Keywords::

• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• caesarean sections
• complications
• hysteroscopy
• infertility

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.