Histological and radiological study of the lower segment cesarean section scar and its impact on maternal health

ABSTRACT

Histological examination of the lower segment caesarean section scars taken from 100 women during repetition of caesarean section and using different types of staining showed that caesarean section scar healed by fibrous tissue formation. The amount of fibrous tissue varied from minimal amount in some cases to dense fibrous scars in other cases. Hysterographic study of the uterus 3 months after caesarean section for 20 cases was done compared to a control group of 10 cases. Post caesarean section cases showed some degree of deformity in only 2 cases, an incidence of 10% while other cases showed the usual smooth outline