Mucinous Cystadenoma Arising in a Uterine Isthmocele: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Jesus Paula Carvalho (Author), Alexandre Silva e Silva (Author), Rodolpho Truffa Kleine (Author), Marília Albanezi Bertolazzi (Author), Rodrigo Pinto Fernandes (Author), Filomena Marino Carvalho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Isthmocele is a discontinuation of the myometrium at the uterine scar site in a patient with a previous cesarian section (CS). The cause of isthmocele appears to be multifactorial. Poor surgical technique, low incision location, uterine retroflection, obesity, smoking, inadequate healing of...