The Role of ultrasound in evaluation of antenatal complications related to previous Cesarean section

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1 Department of radiology faculty of medicine Benha university

2 Professor of diagnostic and interventional radiology Faculty of Medicine-Benha University.

3 Lecturer of Diagnostic &Interventional Radiology Faculty of medicine University of Benha

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Background: Pregnant females with prior Cesarean section (CS) are at risk of multiple complications that depend on the number of previous CS. Problems of placenta are the most common complications related to previous CS. Ultrasound (US) is requested for routine screening obstetric examination in all patients. Purpose: The aim of the study is to highlight the risks of repeated CS on the future pregnancy and the severity of elective CS for atrial hoping to decrease this trend specially if non indicated. Also, to show the helpful role of US in detection of these complications during antenatal period. Materials and methods: This retrospective study included 100 pregnant females. Patients attended for sonographic examination at the radiology department of Belbeis general hospital with history of previous CS during the period between December 2018 till February 2020. All patients were scanned by US. Results: 51 patients proved to have complications related to previous CS and diagnosed by US. The complications included Placenta Previa (PP), Intra uterine growth restriction (IUGR), Oligohydramnios, breech presentation and preterm labor. Placental problems were the commonest complication discovered in patients with repeated CS. Conclusion: Repeated cs is a risk factor for multiple complications expected to occur in the new pregnancy and US is accurate in detecting these complications.

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