A primipara in her late 20s presented with abdominal pain and pain in the left flank 14 days after a ventouse delivery. She was treated with antibiotics, antiemetics and analgesics with the initial differential diagnosis of cystitis, pyelonephritis or nephrolithiasis. Despite the treatment, the patient experienced increased colic pain and nausea.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The rising rate of cesarean deliveries has led to an increased incidence of long long-term complications, including niche formation in the uterine scar. Niche development is associated with various gynecologic complaints and complications in subsequent pregnancies, such as uterine rupture and placenta accreta spectrum disorders. Although uterine closure technique is considered a potential risk factor for niche development, consensus on the optimal technique remains elusive.
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