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P14.10: Predicting disruption of the junctional zone in Caesarean section deliveries
Author(s) -
Singhal N.,
Kudavelly S.R.,
Lakshmi K.,
Ramaraju G.A.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1002/uog.19731
Subject(s) - adenomyosis , medicine , myometrium , coronal plane , pelvic pain , endometriosis , caesarean section , ectopic pregnancy , uterus , endometrium , pregnancy , obstetrics , gynecology , surgery , anatomy , genetics , biology
Pictures Figure 1 illustrates an example of a normal uterus with uniform Junctional Zone. Figure 2 demonstrates a uterus with presence of Caesarean scar and disrupted Junctional Zone. Conclusion Caesarean Scar has impact on the Junctional Zone. This might have implication in future endometriosis, adenomyosis, pelvic pain, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and infertility. Figure 1. Normal uterus with uniform Junctional Zone