Abnormal healing of uterine incision after cesarean section: Analysis of 11 cases

Objective: To explore the causes,diagnosis,treatment and prevention of the uterine incision abnormal healing after caesarian section.Methods: The data of 11 cases of uterine incision abnormal healing after caesarian section from 2002 to 2004 were analyzed retrospectively.Results: Of the 11 cases,7 of the cesarean section indications were prolonged labor (63%).The clinical manifestations were late postpartum hemorrhage and infection.B-Ultrasonography revealed a complex light mass with low echo or anechoic area in the 11 patients.All were treated by operation.Conclusions: The main factors affecting the healing of uterine incision are prolonged labor and the type of uterine section.B-Ultrasonography can help early diagnosis.The radical prevention is to strength monitoring and improve the obstetric level.