Cesarean Scar Defect (CSD); Prevalence, Risk Factors And Possible Associated Symptoms

Cesarean Scar Defect (CSD); Prevalence, Risk Factors And Possible Associated Symptoms: A Cohort Observational Study

The study aims to detect the incidence of Cesarean Scar Defect (CSD) in women undergoing CS in Women Health Hospital (WHH), assiut University, to identify risk factors for development of CSD and identify the possible gynaecological symptoms related to CSD.

All eligible women, who will undergo CS in Women Health Hospital (WHH) will be seen on regular visits to detect the presence of CSD by ultrasound and identify its characters and a questionnaire will be fulfilled by the candidates about the gynecological symptoms related to CSD and appeared after CS.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All women who will undergo transverse lower segment cesarean section after 28 weeks gestational age (electively and Emergency), after counseling and written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Rupture uterus (unscarred or scarred).
2. Upper segment CS.
3. Vertical lower segment CS.