Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2011, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (6): 484-488.

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Cesarean Scar Pregnancy: a Review of Literatures

YAN Ding-ding, HUANG Li-li   

  1. Gynecology Department of Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, China(YAN Ding-ding); Department of Family Planning, Women’s Hospital,School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China(HUANG Li-li)
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2011-11-15 Online:2011-11-15
  • Contact: HUANG Li-li

Abstract: Cesarean scar pregnancy is a rare special type of ectopic pregnancy. With the rising of cesarean section rates in recent years, more and more cases of uterine scar pregnancy were reported. The pathogenesis remains unclear, but is thought to be related with endometrial injury. Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom, sometimes accompanied by abdominal pain. Transvaginal ultrasound is now the primary method of diagnosis. The malpractice could lead to serious hemorrhea. Pregnancy should be immediately terminated once the diagnosis of cesarean scar pregnancy is made. Standard treatment has not been uniformed. There are several therapys, such as Methotrexate, dilatation and curettage, uterine artery embolization combined dilatation and curettage, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and hysterectomy.

Key words: Cesarean section, Pregnancy, ectopic, Uterine diseases, Cicatrix, Diagnosis, Therapy