Application of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment for cesarean scar pregnancy

Abstract

Objective To explore the application value of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment for cesarean scar pregnancy. Method The ultrasonic features, clinical treatment of 42 cases of cesarean scar pregnancy were reviewed retrospectively. Results Among 42 patients,35 patients (83.3% ,35/42) were diagnosed accurately by ultrasound. The sonographic appearance showed 15 cases were gestational sac-type and 22 cases were mixed mass-type,the other 5 cases were classified into type three in which the gestational sac mostly located at the uterine cavity and only the inferior part implanted in the cesarean scar. Uterine artery embolisation and suction curettage with the sonographic guidance with 2 cases, intra-amniotic administration of MTX under sonographic guidance with 15 cases, expectant treatment with 20 cases or complex treatment with 5 cases. During treatment,ultrasonography showed focus of infection was shrinked gradually and blood flow disappeared, blood (3 -human chorionic gonadotrophin was decreased to normal level. ConclusionUltrasound can diagnose cesarean scar pregnancy promptly and accurately, proportionate treatment would be selected according to the type of cesarean scar pregnancy, and also can evaluate the therapeutic effect. Key words: Ultrasonography; Cesarean section; Cicatrix; Pregnancy