An Isthmocele is a scar defect or uterine niche that develops in the myometrium due to an inadequate healing process at the site of the caesarean section incision. The management of isthmocele is not standardized and a correction typically involves invasive procedures (hysteroscopy/resectoscopy, laparoscopy, vaginal surgery). This study is to investigate the effectiveness of the procedures used to treat isthmocele.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
27
In the TVUS, the residual myometrium is determined after surgery and the appearance of new cysts in the area of the caesarian section scar is assessed.
exploratory patient questionnaire regarding satisfaction after correction of isthmocele
University Hospital Basel, Women's Hospital
Basel, Switzerland
Myometrium thickness after isthmocele correction procedure (mm)
Myometrium thickness after isthmocele correction procedure (mm), compared to myometrium thickness before isthmocele correction procedure, measured by TVUS (in mm)
Time frame: single time-point at baseline (approx. 10 minutes)
Occurrence of new cysts in the area of caesarean sectio after isthmocele correction procedure
Occurrence of new cysts in the area of caesarean sectio after isthmocele correction procedure, measured by TVUS and compared to number of cysts before isthmocele correction procedure
Time frame: single time-point at baseline (approx. 10 minutes)
Patient satisfaction after isthmocele correction procedure
Patient satisfaction after isthmocele correction procedure, analysed by explorative questionnaire ( ranging from a = very satisfied to f = absolutely not satisfied)
Time frame: single time-point at baseline (approx. 10 minutes)
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