This is our LSCS patient, post-op. Currently, she has a history of pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis with scanty discharge from wound site.
This is our LSCS patient, postoperatively. The original case is here.
Currently, she has a history of pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis with scanty discharge from wound site.
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There are multiple findings in this case that are responsible for the pain and exudates in this patient. Note the power doppler image.
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Diagnosis:
1) There is poor healing of the LSCS wound in the uterus, with debris/ hematoma within the wound. This is noted in the video.
2) Pelvic congestion is also present, as shown in the power Doppler image.
3) There is cellulitis of the left abdominal wall adjacent to the abdominal wall incision (see the image showing thickened subcutaneous tissue). The patient has discharge from this site.
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