Risk factors and mechanisms of uterine scar defects formation after caesarean section: A review
- Authors: Sidorova T.A.1, Martynov S.A.1
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- Kulakov National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology
- Issue: Vol 24, No 1 (2022)
- Pages: 11-17
- Section: REVIEW
- URL: https://ogarev-online.ru/2079-5831/article/view/76017
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.26442/20795696.2022.1.201356
- ID: 76017
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The objective of the review was to summarize information and analyze the literature regarding the risk factors for scar defects formation on the uterus after сaesarean section, as well as features of tissue repair after surgery. The frequency of сaesarean section throughout the world continues to increase and is accompanied by a high level of scar defects formation leading to many gynecological and obstetrical complications. Studying causes and mechanisms of defects formation is important as it facilitates the development of preventive measures and optimal approach for managing patients with сaesarean section scar defects in the future.
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Tatiana A. Sidorova
Kulakov National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology
Email: t_sidorova@oparina4.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5508-3611
Graduate Student
Russian Federation, MoscowSergey A. Martynov
Kulakov National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology
Author for correspondence.
Email: t_sidorova@oparina4.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6795-1033
D. Sci. (Med.)
Russian Federation, MoscowReferences
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