Fiberoptic flexible hysteroscopy diagnoses cesarean scar defect

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Fiberoptic flexible hysteroscopy showing cesarean scar defect in the anterior lower uterine segment of a patient evaluated for abnormal uterine bleeding. When identified hysteroscopically, a definitive out-pouching is visualized in the lower uterine segment, where the defect has been termed an “isthmocele.”

Related video: Digital flexible hysteroscopy for diagnosing cesarean scar defect Amy Garcia, MD (April 2014)

Related article: Update on minimally invasive gynecology Amy Garcia, MD (April 2014)

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Amy Garcia, MD, is Director, Center for Women’s Surgery and Garcia Institute for Hysteroscopic Training, Albuquerque, and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque. Dr. Garcia serves on the OBG Management Board of Editors.

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Amy Garcia, MD, is Director, Center for Women’s Surgery and Garcia Institute for Hysteroscopic Training, Albuquerque, and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque. Dr. Garcia serves on the OBG Management Board of Editors.

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Fiberoptic flexible hysteroscopy showing cesarean scar defect in the anterior lower uterine segment of a patient evaluated for abnormal uterine bleeding. When identified hysteroscopically, a definitive out-pouching is visualized in the lower uterine segment, where the defect has been termed an “isthmocele.”

Related video: Digital flexible hysteroscopy for diagnosing cesarean scar defect Amy Garcia, MD (April 2014)

Related article: Update on minimally invasive gynecology Amy Garcia, MD (April 2014)

Fiberoptic flexible hysteroscopy showing cesarean scar defect in the anterior lower uterine segment of a patient evaluated for abnormal uterine bleeding. When identified hysteroscopically, a definitive out-pouching is visualized in the lower uterine segment, where the defect has been termed an “isthmocele.”

Related video: Digital flexible hysteroscopy for diagnosing cesarean scar defect Amy Garcia, MD (April 2014)

Related article: Update on minimally invasive gynecology Amy Garcia, MD (April 2014)

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