Ultrasound evaluation of the uterus in early puerperium after cesarean section

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the sonographic appearance of the uterus and the site of the uterotomy after primary or secondary cesarean section (cs). Material and methods: In 50 patients the uterus was visualized by targeted abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound examination (GE Voluson E8 Expert) within 6 days after cs. The uterine size and the diameter of the uterine cavity were measured in three planes. The uterine scar was as well assessed in three planes and its distance to the cervical os was measured. The uterine wall was examined and, if present, adjacent hematoma was recorded. Stati…