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Published on: November 8, 2018

The postpartum ultrasound scan.

Aslı Üçyiğit¹, Jemma Johns¹

¹Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Scanning Unit, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK.

Ultrasound (Leeds, England)

|November 22, 2016

Summary

Ultrasound is key for evaluating symptomatic postpartum women, helping identify retained placental tissue. Proper use of postpartum ultrasound can reduce the need for surgery, lowering patient morbidity and clinical workload.

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Postpartum complications require accurate diagnostic tools.
Ultrasound is frequently used to assess the postpartum uterus.

Approach:

This article reviews current understanding and applications of postpartum ultrasound.
It evaluates evidence on physiological and pathological findings of the postpartum uterus.

Key Points:

Ultrasound is crucial for evaluating symptomatic puerperal women.
It aids in excluding retained placental tissue.
Accurate application can guide surgical intervention decisions.

Conclusions:

Postpartum ultrasound plays a significant role in managing puerperal complications.

Keywords:

Postpartum puerperium ultrasound appearances uterus

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