A case series of scar endometriosis after cesarean section

Endometriosis is referred to the presence of functioning, ectopic endometrial tissue outside the pelvic cavity. Their occurrences after abdominal or pelvic surgeries especially cesarean section, at the site of scar incision, are documented. The patient experiences cyclical pain at the incision site related to the menstrual cycle. Imaging can be used to detect the lesion and medical management can be provided. However, in severe cases, total excision is recommended to avoid chances of recurrence. Here, we present a case series of two cases of scar endometriosis after cesarean section, and both presented with cyclical pain in the abdomen. Medical management was provided for both cases.

Aclaramiento de la creatinina de largo plazo en pacientes con hemorragia obstétrica / Long-term creatinine clearance in patients with obstetric hemorrhage

Resumen OBJETIVO: Determinar y comparar el aclaramiento de creatinina de largo plazo con el inicial en pacientes con hemorragia obstétrica. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, longitudinal, retrospectivo, comparativo y analítico llevado a cabo en una serie de pacientes con hemorragia obstétrica (pérdida ≥ 1000 mL) hospitalizadas en la unidad de cuidados intensivos. El aclaramiento de la creatinina se calculó con la fórmula CKD-EPI en dos momentos: al ingreso a cuidados intensivos durante el puerperio inmediato, complicado por hemorragia (medición inicial) y de su última consulta médica registrada (medición de largo plazo). Se utilizó estadística descriptiva y la prueba t de Student con el programa SPSS versión 20. Se consideró significativo el valor de p < 0.05. RESULTADOS: Se estudiaron 49 pacientes con media de edad de 30.48 ± 6.06 años y 32.20 ± 8.24 semanas de embarazo. En 39 de 49 se practicó cesárea, 5 de 49 tuvieron parto, 4 de 49 requirieron histerotomía y solo 1 legrado instrumental. La media de sangrado estimado fue de 2744.89 ± 1474.65 mL. Para su control se requirió cirugía en 13 de 49, dos intervenciones en 21 de 49 y tres operaciones en 15 de 49. Aclaramiento de la creatinina: medición inicial 159.09 ± 46.62 y de largo plazo (22.27 ± 1.55 meses después) 112.23 ± 30.91 mL de min de 1.73 m2 de superficie corporal. La diferencia fue significativa (p = 0.002). En la medición de largo plazo se encontró enfermedad renal crónica en 1 de las 49 pacientes. CONCLUSIONES: El aclaramiento de la creatinina de largo plazo resultó menor, quizá por la regresión de los cambios gestacionales al paso del tiempo, pero sin deterioro funcional importante, salvo un caso con enfermedad renal crónica encontrado como un hallazgo no necesariamente relacionado con la hemorragia obstétrica.

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine and compare long-term creatinine clearance with baseline creatinine clearance in patients with obstetric hemorrhage. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Observational, longitudinal, retrospective, comparative and analytical study carried out in a series of patients with obstetric hemorrhage (loss ≥ 1000 mL) hospitalized in the intensive care unit. Creatinine clearance was calculated with the CKD-EPI formula at two time points: on admission to intensive care after the end of pregnancy complicated by hemorrhage (baseline measurement) and from their last recorded medical consultation (long-term measurement). Descriptive statistics and Student's t-test were used with SPSS version 20, p < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: Forty-nine patients with mean age of 30.48 ± 6.06 years and 32.20 ± 8.24 weeks of pregnancy were studied. Cesarean section was performed in 39 of 49, 5 of 49 delivered, 4 of 49 required hysterotomy and only one required instrumental curettage. The mean estimated bleeding was 2744.89 ± 1474.65 mL. Creatinine clearance: initial measurement 159.09 ± 46.62 and long-term (22.27 ± 1.55 months later) 112.23 ± 30.91 mL of min of 1.73 m2 body surface area. The difference was significant (p = 0.002). On long-term measurement, chronic kidney disease was found in 1 of the 49 patients. CONCLUSIONS: Long-term creatinine clearance resulted lower, perhaps due to regression of gestational changes over time, but without significant functional impairment, except for one case with chronic kidney disease found as a finding not necessarily related to obstetric hemorrhage.

Código azul, histerotomía de reanimación en embarazo de término: reporte de un caso / Blue Code, resuscitative hysterotomy on a term pregnancy: a case report

Resumen: ANTECEDENTES: El paro cardiorrespiratorio durante el embarazo es un evento poco común, ocurre en 1 de cada 12,500 a 30,000 gestaciones, con una tasa de supervivencia de 17-59%. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 23 años, con evolución normal del embarazo de 41.2 semanas; acudió a la consulta de Urgencias por actividad uterina irregular. Durante la conducción del trabajo de parto, y después de la analgesia espinal, tuvo un paro cardiorrespiratorio. Se le aplicaron las maniobras de reanimación básicas y monitoreo de la asistolia; a los 4 minutos se le practicaron: histerotomía de reanimación y retorno espontáneo de la circulación. La paciente requirió cuidados inmediatos, con seguimiento y tratamiento en terapia intensiva obstétrica durante 1 mes; fue dada de alta con mínimo daño de las funciones mentales, con restablecimiento íntegro de las mismas a los 3 meses de seguimiento. CONCLUSIONES: Debido a las implicaciones éticas y características de la enfermedad, no existe un modelo experimental para establecer las medidas durante la reanimación cardiopulmonar en el embarazo; por tanto, se implementan con base en la revisión de casos y estudios de la fisiología cardiovascular en esta etapa fisiológica de la vida. El apego y seguimiento de las recomendaciones establecidas se asocian con buen desenlace y pronóstico para la madre y su hijo, como sucedió en el caso aquí reportado.

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cardiorespiratory arrest during pregnancy is a rare event that occurs in 1 in 12,500 to 30,000 pregnancies, with a survival rate of 17-59%. CLINICAL CASE: We report the case of a 23-year-old female patient, late-term pregnancy and labor. During labor conduction and after spinal analgesia, she presented cardiorespiratory arrest. After the start of basic resuscitation maneuvers, monitoring, and confirmed asystole, advanced maneuvers were started, culminating at 4 minutes with resuscitation hysterotomy and a subsequent spontaneous return of circulation. The patient required immediate post-arrest cares with follow-up and management in the intensive obstetric care unit for one month, after which the patient was discharged with minimal compromise of her superior mental functions; after 3 months of out clinic follow-up, the patient was healthy and her superior functions deemed to have been fully restored. CONCLUSIONS: Due to the ethical implications and characteristics of the pathology, there are no experimental models to establish measures during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pregnancy, they are developed based on the review of clinical cases and the study of cardiovascular physiology during pregnancy. In this case report, we conclude that adhering to the established recommendations were associated with a good outcome and prognosis for both mother and child.

Retos durante la realización de cesáreas perimorten / Challenges during the performance of perimortem cesarean section

Introducción: El paro cardiaco en gestantes y la cesárea perimorten son infrecuentes. Estas constituyen catástrofes médicas que precisan atención inmediata. Realizar este proceder según normas adecuadas brinda mejores opciones a la madre y el feto. Cuba presta especial atención al binomio materno fetal, para ello emplea grandes recursos humanos y tecnológicos. Objetivo: Actualizar la información acerca de cesárea perimorten. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión en bases de datos que permitiese encontrar descripciones epidemiológicas, informes de casos, series de casos, comunicaciones personales, y estudios en diferentes contextos sanitarios, los cuales sirvieran de evidencia científica del tema. Resultados: El paro cardiaco en embarazadas es un evento infrecuente, la realización de una cesárea perimorten con tiempo reducido (4-5 min) resultó una opción efectiva. El trabajo del equipo multidisciplinario basado en protocolos tiene una función que beneficia tanto a la madre como al feto. Actualmente se recomienda el concepto de histerotomía resucitadora que refleja la optimización de los esfuerzos realizados en la reanimación. La muerte materna por anestesia es una emergencia médica que requiere especial atención. Existen asociaciones médicas que preconizan las escalas de cuidados precoces en gestantes graves, con un entrenamiento actualizado y con estrategias novedosas para obtener mejores resultados. Conclusiones: El estudio del paro cardiaco en gestantes, la cesárea perimorten y la muerte materna relacionada con la anestesia son importantes. La creación de grupos multidisciplinarios y grupos bien entrenados son la mejor opción en estas circunstancias. Se recomienda incrementar el estudio y entrenamiento para ofrecer las mejores opciones al binomio materno-fetal(AU)

Introduction: Cardiac arrest in pregnant women and perimortem cesarean section are rare. These are medical catastrophes that require immediate attention. Performing this procedure according to adequate standards provides better options for both the mother and the fetus. Cuba pays special attention to the maternal-fetal binomial, for which large amounts of human and technological resources are used. Objective: To update the information about perimortem cesarean section. Methods: A database review was carried out to find epidemiological descriptions, case reports, case series, personal communications, and studies in different health contexts, which would serve as scientific evidence on the subject. Results: Cardiac arrest in pregnant women is a rare event; the performance of a perimortem cesarean section with reduced time (4-5 min) was an effective option. The work of the multidisciplinary team based on protocols has a function that benefits both the mother and the fetus. Currently, the concept of resuscitative hysterotomy is recommended, which reflects the optimization of the resuscitation efforts. Maternal death by anesthesia is a medical emergency that requires special attention. There are medical associations that advocate the scales of early care in pregnant women, with updated training and innovative strategies to obtain better outcomes. Conclusions: The study of cardiac arrest in pregnant women, perimortem caesarean section and anesthesia-related maternal death are important. The creation of multidisciplinary groups and well-trained groups are the best option in these circumstances. It is recommended to increase the study and training to offer the best options to the maternal-fetal binomial(AU)

Evaluación de la sensibilidad de la pared abdominal y ubre en vacas lecheras poscesárea por laparotomía en el flanco izquierdo / Assessment of Abdominal Wall and Udder Sensitivity in Dairy Cows after Cesarean Delivery by Laparotomy in the Left Flank / Avaliação da sensibilidade da parede abdominal e do úbere em vacas leiteiras pós-cesárea por laparotomia no flanco esquerdo

Resumen Este estudio tiene el objetivo de demostrar la pérdida de sensibilidad en la pared abdominal izquierda y primer cuarto craneal, en hembras bovinas productoras de leche sometidas a laparotomía por el flanco izquierdo con histerotomía, mediante pruebas de sensibilidad profunda en la pared abdominal y el pezón. Se incluyeron hembras bovinas sometidas al procedimiento quirúrgico de cesárea, con más de 90 días posintervención. El estudio se realizó en los sectores de la comuna de Ancud, Chiloé. Respecto a los predios, se recopiló información de los productores y médicos veterinarios de la zona para obtener datos vinculados con tipo de cirugía y consecuencias quirúrgicas. Para determinar la sensibilidad en el flanco y en la ubre, se dividieron estas zonas en seis cuadrantes, asignándoles letras (A, B, C, D, E, F); cada una de estas áreas forma parte del recorrido de los nervios espinales torácicos y lumbares evaluados en este estudio. Los resultados mostraron que el 54 % de las hembras sometidas al procedimiento de cesárea presentaron poca o nula sensibilidad en el flanco y en la ubre, condición que se manifiesta mayoritariamente en los cuadrantes C, D, E y F para ambas zonas anatómicas. Al evaluar la presencia de lesiones en la pared abdominal izquierda y en la ubre, las laceraciones fueron las más frecuentes en ambas zonas anatómicas. En el esfínter del pezón también se vio afectado, pues se observó un retado de esta estructura anatómica. Cerca del 50 % de las hembras sometidas a cesárea presentaron mastitis en los cuartos craneales en su mayoría.

Abstract This study aims to demonstrate loss of sensitivity in the left abdominal wall and the first cranial quarter in milk-producing cattle subjected to laparotomy in the left flank with hysterotomy, through deep sensitivity tests in the abdominal wall and the nipple. Dairy cows subjected to surgical cesarean section were included, at more than 90 days post-intervention. The study was carried out in the area of the Ancud colony, Chiloé. Regarding the properties, information was collected on producers and veterinarians from the area to obtain data related to type of surgery and surgical consequences. To determine sensitivity in the flank and the udder, these zones were divided into six quadrants, assigning to each of them a letter (A, B, C, D, E, F). Each of these areas is part of the thoracic and lumbar spinal nerve pathways evaluated in this study. The results showed that 54% of the females submitted to cesarean section had little or no sensitivity in the flank and the udder, a condition present mostly in quadrants C, D, E, and F for both anatomical areas. When assessing the presence of lesions in the left abdominal wall and the udder, lacerations were the most frequent in both anatomical areas. The nipple sphincter was also affected. Nearly 50% of females submitted to cesarean section presented with mastitis mostly in the cranial quarters.

Resumo Este estudo objetiva demostrar a perda de sensibilidade na parede abdominal esquerda e primeiro quarto cranial, em fêmeas bovinas produtoras de leite submetidas a laparotomia pelo flanco esquerdo com histerotomia, através de testes de sensibilidade profunda na parede abdominal e mamilo. Incluíram-se fêmeas bovinas submetidas a procedimento cirúrgico de cesárea, com mais de 90 dias pós-intervenção. O estudo foi realizado nos setores da comuna de Ancud, Chiloé. Respeito aos sítios, coletou-se informação dos produtores e médicos veterinários da área para obter dados relacionados ao tipo de cirurgia e consequências cirúrgicas. Para determinar a sensibilidade no flanco e no úbere, dividiram-se essas zonas em seis quadrantes, atribuindo-lhes letras (A, B, C, D, E, F); cada uma dessas áreas faz parte do trajeto dos nervos espinhais torácicos e lombares avaliados neste estudo. Os resultados mostraram que 54% das fêmeas submetidas ao procedimento de cesárea apresentaram pouca ou nenhuma sensibilidade no flanco e no úbere, condição que se manifesta principalmente nos quadrantes C, D, E e F para ambas as zonas anatómicas. Ao avaliar a presença de lesões na parede abdominal esquerda e no úbere, as lacerações foram as mais frequentes em ambas as zonas anatómicas. No esfíncter do mamilo também foi afetado, pois se observou um desafio dessa estrutura anatómica. Quase 50% das fêmeas submetidas à cesárea apresentaram mastite nos quartos craniais na maioria.

Clinical comparative analysis of surgical resection of the pregnancy by hysterotomy and hysterectomy for cesarean scar pregnancy / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective To assess the indication and safety of surgical resection of the pregnancy by hysterotomy (SRPH) and hysterectomy for cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP). Methods A retrospective study of women with CSP was conducted at the Women′s Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, from Jan. 2003 to Mar. 2016. The women underwent SRPH (SRPH group, n=35) and hysterectomy (Hysterectomy group, n=14) were included. The gestational age (GA), size of gestational mass(GM), level of serum β-hCG, previous treatments and clinical outcomes were analyzed. Results The median GA, the mean size of GM, median serum β-hCG level, median amount of blood loss, rate ot blood transfusion, rate of persistent CSP, and rate of motal status in SRPH group versus Hysterectomy group were 66 versus 84 days, (65 ± 22) versus (92±36) mm, 23755 versus 802 U/L, 400 versus 650 ml, 11%(4/35) versus 13/14, 49%(17/35) versus 12/14, 20% (7/35) versus 14/14, respectively (all P<0.05). In SRPH group, median amount of blood loss was 500 ml in patients with GA≥10 weeks versus 300 ml in patients with GA<10 weeks (P<0.05). Serious complication occurred in 7 patients: severe pelvic inflammation in 1 patient and hematomas in the uterine isthmus in 1 patient in SRPH group; severe pelvic inflammation in 2 patients and hemorrhagic shock and DIC in 3 patients in Hysterectomy group. No blaader damage occurred. Conclusions SRPH is effective and safe for patients with CSP with GA of 9-10 weeks, a diameter of 60-90 mm and stable hemodynamics. Hysterectomy is an alternative to SRPH for patiens in motal status with advanced GA more than 12 weeks.

Investigation of treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in women aged 65 years and over / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective To retrospectively analyze the treatment methods of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) in women aged 65 years and over.Methods From July 2002 to December 2011,51 postmenopausal women aged 65 years and over with CIN were admitted to our hospital.The diagnosis and treatment were summarized and analyzed,and the CIN related literatures were discussed.Results 31 patients received colposcopy and the colposcopically directed punch biopsy.Squamocolumnar junction (SCJ) was found in 18 patients (58.1％,18/31),and not found in 13 patients (41.9％,13/31).Among the 31 patients,21 patients received conization after biopsy.9 patients were under-diagnosed by biopsy,in which 4 cases (44.4％) SCJ were found and in 5 cases (55.6％)SCJ were not found.In all patients,26 patients received conization and 20 patients received hysterectomy directly.There were 14 patients received hysterectomy after conization.Among 14 patients,the uteruses in 4 patients with conization specimen diagnosed as CIN Ⅱ-Ⅲ and negative margin were 100.0％ (4/4),and the uteruses in 3 patients with conization specimen diagnosed as CINII-Ⅲ and positive margin were 50.0％ (3/6).Conclusions For women aged 65 years and over,it is very important whether SCJ can be seen or not in colpscopy and directed punch biopsy procedure.It is better to do conization if possible.Patients with conization specimen diagnosed CINII-Ⅲ and negative margin needn't subsequent hysterectomy.Patients with positive margin but with bad general conditions or complications can continue to be monitored if they have good follow-up conditions.If patients are diagnosed as carcinoma by conization specimen,total hysterectomy or radical hysterectomy is recommended.

A case of ectopic pregnancy in the previous cesarean section scar treated by transvaginal hysterotomy / 대한산부인과학회지

Implantation of a pregnancy within the scar of previous cesarean section is the rarest form of ectopic pregnancy. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to uterine rupture, hemorrhage and maternal morbidity. But diagnosed early by transvaginal sonography, treatment options are capable of preserving the uterus and subsequent fertility. Suction curettage, exploratory laparotomy, laparoscopic surgery, systemic or local injection of methotrexate is the treatment method currently performed. In this report, we treated a case of this patient by transvaginal hysterotomy. This is the first case report in the recent literature. By this surgery, we could successfully remove gestational sac from the implantation site and repair the defect by primary suture and preserve uterus.

Torsion of the pregnant uterus

A 31-year-old woman, with a history of previous cesarean section and right oophorectomy, was admitted for a repeat cesarean section. After the commencement of surgery uterine torsion was diagnosed because of the anterior position of the remaining left ovary and tube, the absence of normal uterovesical peritoneum, and extremely engorged vessels in the lower uterine surface. Posterior classical hysterotomy was performed and a healthy female baby was delivered. Following delivery of the baby and suturing the incision site of the uterus, the contracted uterus was detorted and put back in the pelvic cavity. Extreme uterine torsion of 180 degrees at term is a rare obstetric event. This paper presents a case of uterine torsion at full term pregnancy in which the delivery and repositioning of the uterus was successful.