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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  9, Issue 2, April-June 2021, Pages 45-47
 

Case Report

A Case Report on Silent Scar Dehiscence in a Patient with Previous Transverse Cesarean Section

Veena VC1, Narmadha NS2

1Post Graduate, 2Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Keezhakasakudy, Karaikal, Pondicherry 609609, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.9221.7

Abstract

Introduction: Cesarean section is the delivery of an infant (live or dead) through an abdominal incision after the period of viability. An incomplete uterine rupture, also referred to as uterine dehiscence, is defined as a clinically occult and incomplete disruption that does not lead to any serious neonatal or maternal consequences. Case report: This is a case report of a pregnant women with previous 1 cesarean section, with silent scar dehiscence found accidental on repeat cesarean section, and its successful management during the procedure. Conclusion: Uterine scar dehiscence when detected early can be prevented from progressing further to scar rupture. Prompt decision making and skilled surgical repair may aid in reducing the incidence of such complications.


Keywords : Incomplete uterine rupture; Silent Scar dehiscence; Cesarean section.
Corresponding Author : Narmadha NS, Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Keezhakasakudy, Karaikal, Pondicherry 609609, India.