Cesarean section incision along the posterior uterine wall – an obstetric and surgical complication of an obstructed pelvis due to previous endometriosis

Cesarean section on posterior wall

Authors

  • Paolo Meloni , Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ASL1 Imperiese
  • Lucia Penna , Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ASL1 Imperiese
  • Erica Pacella , Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ASL1 Imperiese
  • Terenzia Simari , Service of Obstetrics and Gynaecologic, ASL1 Imperiese, Imperia
  • Roberta Lai , Department of Anesthesia and Reanimation, ASL1 Imperiese
  • Virginia Bongiovi , Department of Anesthesia and Reanimation, ASL1 Imperiese
  • Roberto Conturso , Maternal-Fetal Medicine Sector, Sant’Anna Clinic https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8980-0212
  • Edward Araujo Júnior Department of Obstetrics, Paulista School of Medicine - Federal University of São Paulo (EPM-UNIFESP) , Department of Obstetrics, Paulista School of Medicine - Federal University of São Paulo (EPM-UNIFESP)
  • Gabriele Tonni , Department of Obstetrics & Neonatology, and Researcher, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Clinico Scientifico (IRCCS), ASL Reggio Emilia

Keywords:

pelvic endometriosis, posterior cesarean section, pelvic adhesion

Abstract

Pelvic endometriosis is a well-known clinical risk factor for pelvic inflammation and adhesions. We present a complex case of a woman undergoing a cesarean section where the traditional incision on the anterior lower uterine segment was not possible due to a congested pelvis. The newborn was delivered using a posterior uterine wall incision with rotation of the round ligament.

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Published

2024-08-30

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Gynecology and Obstetrics

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