The effectiveness of hysteroscopy for the treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a long-term complication of cesarean section characterized by the localization of a subsequent gestational sac within the scar area or niche developed as a result of a previous cesarean section. Its incidence has increased substantially because of the high global cesarean section rate in recent decades. Several surgical and drug treatments exist for this condition; however, there is currently no optimal treatment. This study compared the effectiveness of direct hysteroscopic removal of the gestational tissue and hysteroscopy combined with vacuum suction for the treatment of CSP.

Methods

From 2017 to 2023, 521 patients were diagnosed with CSP at our hospital. Of these patients, 45 underwent hysteroscopy. Among them, 28 underwent dir

SUBMITTER: You X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10880367 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature