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An Isthmocele is a scar defect or uterine niche that develops in the myometrium due to an inadequate healing process at the site of the caesarean section incision. The management of isthmocele is not standardized and a correction typically involves invasive procedures (hysteroscopy/resectoscopy, laparoscopy, vaginal surgery). This study is to investigate the effectiveness of the procedures used to treat isthmocele.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trans vaginal ultrasound (TVUS) | Other | In the TVUS, the residual myometrium is determined after surgery and the appearance of new cysts in the area of the caesarian section scar is assessed. | ||
| patient questionnaire | Other | exploratory patient questionnaire regarding satisfaction after correction of isthmocele |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Myometrium thickness after isthmocele correction procedure (mm) | Myometrium thickness after isthmocele correction procedure (mm), compared to myometrium thickness before isthmocele correction procedure, measured by TVUS (in mm) | single time-point at baseline (approx. 10 minutes) |
| Occurrence of new cysts in the area of caesarean sectio after isthmocele correction procedure | Occurrence of new cysts in the area of caesarean sectio after isthmocele correction procedure, measured by TVUS and compared to number of cysts before isthmocele correction procedure | single time-point at baseline (approx. 10 minutes) |
| Patient satisfaction after isthmocele correction procedure | Patient satisfaction after isthmocele correction procedure, analysed by explorative questionnaire ( ranging from a = very satisfied to f = absolutely not satisfied) | single time-point at baseline (approx. 10 minutes) |
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Patients who underwent surgery for isthmocele at the University Hospital Basel between 01.01.2017 and 31.12.2020. Time interval from the operation performed to the study-specific consultation has a maximum of 4 years.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Viola Heinzelmann, Prof. Dr. med. | University Hospital Basel, Women's Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospital Basel, Women's Hospital | Basel | 4056 | Switzerland |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000073222 | Patient Health Questionnaire |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011795 | Surveys and Questionnaires |
| D003625 | Data Collection |
| D004812 | Epidemiologic Methods |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
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| D011581 | Psychological Tests |
| D004191 | Behavioral Disciplines and Activities |
| D017531 | Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms |
| D011787 | Quality of Health Care |
| D017530 | Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation |
| D011634 | Public Health |
| D004778 | Environment and Public Health |