Uterine Isthmocele—A Frequently Overlooked Complication of Cesarean Sections
Uterine isthmocele or uterine niche is a late complication of cesarean deliveries and causes chronic pelvic pain, menorrhagia or postmenstrual spotting, and infertility.
R. Rupa, Suchana Kushvaha, K. Venkatesh
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Randomised comparison of uterine artery embolisation (UAE) with surgical treatment in patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids (REST trial): 5-year results [PDF]
Objective: To compare the long-term results of uterine artery embolisation (UAE) with surgery for women with symptomatic uterine fibroids. Design Pragmatic, open, multicentre, randomised trial. Setting Twenty-seven participating UK secondary care centres.
MA Lumsden +15 more
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Evaluation of development of cesarean section scar niche in Patients with post cesarean section surgical site infection by 2 Dimension saline infusion sonohysterography:prospective study at Minia Maternity University Hospital [PDF]
Purpose of study : the niche as "any indentation representing myometrial discontinuity at the site of the scar that communicates with the uterine or cervical cavity" (1).CSD identification is made easier by the advancement and greater use of diagnostic ...
Emad AbdelMooty +3 more
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The inwardly rectifying K+ channel KIR7.1 controls uterine excitability throughout pregnancy [PDF]
Abnormal uterine activity in pregnancy causes a range of important clinical disorders, including preterm birth, dysfunctional labour and post-partum haemorrhage.
Dale, T +100 more
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Uterine Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Its Unfolded Protein Response May Regulate Caspase 3 Activation in the Pregnant Mouse Uterus [PDF]
We have previously proposed that uterine caspase-3 may modulate uterine contractility in a gestationally regulated fashion. The objective of this study was to determine the mechanism by which uterine caspase-3 is activated and consequently controlled in ...
Subedi, Kalpana +12 more
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The effects of uterine artery embolisation and surgical treatment on ovarian function in women with uterine fibroids [PDF]
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare both ovarian function and menstrual characteristics following uterine artery embolisation (UAE) and surgery. Design Subgroup of women from a randomised controlled trial.
D. Lyons +19 more
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Uterine Niche: A Pathology to Consider
Uterine niche is a recess located in the anterior wall of the uterine isthmus, over the cesarean section scar. This condition is often asymptomatic, but it can be associated with symptoms such as abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain and secondary infertility. Endovaginal ultrasound is the first-line diagnostic method.
Francisca Mendes +5 more
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. Background:. The incidence of uterine cesarean scar defect (niche) is high, and some patients require surgery. Single-port laparoscopy can reduce post-operative pain, and provide better cosmetic effects.
Yong-Li Zhang +6 more
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An introduction to niche construction theory [PDF]
Niche construction refers to the modification of selective environments by organisms. Theoretical and empirical studies of niche construction are increasing in importance as foci in evolutionary ecology.
Matthews, Blake +5 more
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Effect of Single versus Double Layer Suturing of the Uterus on Uterine Healing and Formation of Scar Niche [PDF]
Background: It is common knowledge that every cesarean section(CS) results in the production of uterine scars; 50-70% of individuals experience a cesarean scar deformity as a result of inadequate tissue repair. Aim and objectives: To evaluate the effect
Elsayed Taha +2 more
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