26 May 2024 : Case report
Severe Complications of Uterine Dehiscence Post-Lower Segment Cesarean Section: A Case Report Emphasizing the Importance of Timely Diagnosis and Intervention
Unusual clinical course, Challenging differential diagnosis, Management of emergency care, Patient complains / malpractice, Educational Purpose (only if useful for a systematic review or synthesis)
Saifon Chawanpaiboon 1ABCDEFG*, Nalat Sompagdee1BE, Sriwipa Kaewsrinual1BE, Kanitta Srikrisanapol1BE, Anupop Jitmuang2B, Piyawat Matrakool3B, Jirawadee Yodying4B, Taksaporn Sakrattana-anant1B, Piyawadee Wangmanao1B, Pornphet Songsirithat1B, Runchida Saengsiriwudh1B, Kongkaew Ngowsirigool1B, Jirapon Jesrichai2B, Techin Wasinsangworn3BDOI: 10.12659/AJCR.943027
Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e943027
Figure 1. Previous computed tomography scan of the patient’s entire abdominal region (coronal view). Identification of fluid accumulation with concomitant air bubble formation from the lower uterine segment, raising concerns about potential uterine dehiscence at her prior cesarean section scar site. Remarkable abscess formation, characterized by dimensions of 6.5×1.4×3.6 cm and 2.1×3.4×2.3 cm, noted in the subhepatic region and the right paracolic gutter, measuring 4.6×2.9×15.2 cm and 4.7×4.5×5.6 cm, respectively.