1. Cesarean Scar Pregnancy
HHHoldorf

4. What is it?
Pregnancy sac located on the scar of a previous cesarean delivery
Diagnosis is difficult
False diagnosis can lead to hysterectomy or major complications
Incidence ranges 1 per 8000 and 1 per 2500 cesarean deliveries

5. Possible Risk Factors
Pregnancy occurring within 1 year of a cesarean delivery or after the first cesarean delivery
Previous abortions
Late diagnosis results in a more invasive method of termination
Possible scenario : reoccurring cesarean pregnancy or normal routine pregnancy

6. Common Case Descriptions
No discomfort, abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding
Experienced amenorrhea
Quick recovery time
ex: patient discharged hours later with no complications

7. Effective Treatment and Diagnosis
Transvaginal sonography most sufficient diagnostic tool
Less used diagnostic methods : MRI and hysteroscopy
Suction curettage most effective treatment in early cesarean pregnancy

8. Cesarean Scar Pregnancy

9. Conclusion
Cesarean scar pregnancy has become a more serious problem in the last 10 years
Not enough time and research has been conducted in order to provide accurate risk factors, diagnostic methods or treatment methods
Over time research with larger case series can help determine these unknown factors