The B-mode sonographic evaluation of the post-caesarean uterine wall and its methodology: A study protocol.
caesarean scar
caesarean section
post-caesarean uterus
sonography
uterine wall
Journal
The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
ISSN: 1447-0756
Titre abrégé: J Obstet Gynaecol Res
Pays: Australia
ID NLM: 9612761
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
22 Oct 2020
22 Oct 2020
Historique:
received:
28
04
2020
revised:
06
08
2020
accepted:
02
09
2020
entrez:
23
10
2020
pubmed:
24
10
2020
medline:
24
10
2020
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
The aim of this study is to utilize the niche measurement guidelines outlined by Jordans et al. in order to establish normal values and accurate description of caesarean section scars in a normal population. After defining the normal distribution, abnormal pregestational scar characteristics will be identified for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes. This is a prospective observational multicenter clinical study where women with a history of only one caesarean section and yet open family planning are enrolled. The uterine length, cervical length, niche length, niche depth, niche width, residual myometrial thickness, endometrial thickness, scar to internal os distance, anterior myometrial thickness superior and inferior to the scar and the posterior myometrial thickness opposite the scar, superior and inferior to it are measured in a pregestational uterus. The lower uterine segment is measured over a length of 3 cm during subsequent pregnancy and followed up until delivery. Data from 500 patients will yield normal distribution curves for all predefined measurements. Establishing a correlation between deviations from the normal measures and adverse events would be instrumental for counseling women regarding subsequent pregnancy and mode of delivery. This study will demonstrate the changes of the post-caesarean scar from a non-pregnant uterus until delivery and can confirm the importance of the scar characteristics in predicting pregnancy outcome.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
© 2020 The Authors. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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