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Brahmana Askandar Tjokroprawiro1, Muhammad Ilham Aldika Akbar2
1Departement Obstetrics Gynecology, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Faculty of Medicine - Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|January 20, 2022
Summary
Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a rare condition where the pregnancy implants in a prior cesarean scar. Early diagnosis and management are crucial due to the risk of severe bleeding.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Gynecology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy.
- It occurs when the gestational sac implants within the myometrial scar of a previous cesarean section.
- CSP often lacks obvious early signs or symptoms.
Observation:
- This report details two cases of CSP in women with prior cesarean sections.
- Both patients presented with severe vaginal bleeding.
- They opted for hysterectomy due to the uncontrollable hemorrhage.
Findings:
- Cesarean scar pregnancy is a potential complication following cesarean delivery.
- Profuse vaginal bleeding can be a presenting symptom of CSP.
- Prompt recognition is vital for effective patient management.
Implications:
- CSP necessitates a high index of suspicion in pregnant individuals with a history of cesarean section presenting with significant bleeding.
- Timely intervention can prevent life-threatening complications.
- Understanding CSP's presentation aids in early diagnosis and treatment strategies.
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