Visceral Injury During CS Urinary tract and bowel injury at the time of Cesarean section.Module by: Margaret Burnett. Learning objectives Minimize urinary and gastrointestinal...
Bladder injury Most commonly occurs at the time of abdominal entry or with dissection of the bladder flap away from the lower...
Ureteric injury Ureteric injury may occur by laceration, crushing or errant suture placement. Risks include: Extension of the angles of a transverse...
Gastrointestinal injury Gastrointestinal injury at the time of cesarean section is rare, approximately 1/1000 cesarean deliveries. Most injuries are minor lacerations amenable...
Postop care of visceral injury Post-op management of urinary tract injury Foley in situ for 7-10 days. Bladder lacerations typically heal well within 7 days...
Visceral Injuries – Summary Fortunately, visceral injuries during cesarean section are rare. Prevention is key. Maintain a high index of suspicion in cases where pelvic...
Uterine Incision Extensions Uterine incision extensionsModule by: Tina Gao. Risk factors Arrest of the first or second stage Fetal malposition (e.g. OP, asynclitic)...