TY - JOUR
T1 - An updated guide to the diagnosis and management of cesarean scar pregnancies
AU - Liu, Lucy
AU - Ross, Whitney T.
AU - Chu, Amanda L.
AU - Deimling, Timothy A.
PY - 2020/8/1
Y1 - 2020/8/1
N2 - PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review the current literature on the diagnosis and management of cesarean scar pregnancies RECENT FINDINGS: The incidence of cesarean scar pregnancies (CSPs) is increasing as a result of the increasing cesarean section rate, improved diagnostic capabilities, and a growing awareness. CSPs are associated with significant morbidity and early diagnosis is key. Diagnosis is best achieved with transvaginal ultrasound. Sonographic diagnostic criteria have been developed over decades and recently endorsed by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and other professional societies. The current categorization system differentiates CSPs that are endogenic or 'on the scar' from those that are exogenic or 'in the niche'. Following diagnosis, the challenge remains in determining the optimal management as multiple modalities can be considered. Studies have demonstrated the favorable outcomes with combined local and systemic methotrexate, surgical excision through multiple routes, and adjunctive therapies, such as uterine artery embolization or uterine balloons. The current evidence is insufficient to identify a single best treatment course and a combined approach to treatment is often required. SUMMARY: Successful outcomes while minimizing complications can be achieved with a multidisciplinary, collaborative effort. Guidelines for cesarean scar pregnancies will continue to evolve as the published reports grow.
AB - PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review the current literature on the diagnosis and management of cesarean scar pregnancies RECENT FINDINGS: The incidence of cesarean scar pregnancies (CSPs) is increasing as a result of the increasing cesarean section rate, improved diagnostic capabilities, and a growing awareness. CSPs are associated with significant morbidity and early diagnosis is key. Diagnosis is best achieved with transvaginal ultrasound. Sonographic diagnostic criteria have been developed over decades and recently endorsed by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and other professional societies. The current categorization system differentiates CSPs that are endogenic or 'on the scar' from those that are exogenic or 'in the niche'. Following diagnosis, the challenge remains in determining the optimal management as multiple modalities can be considered. Studies have demonstrated the favorable outcomes with combined local and systemic methotrexate, surgical excision through multiple routes, and adjunctive therapies, such as uterine artery embolization or uterine balloons. The current evidence is insufficient to identify a single best treatment course and a combined approach to treatment is often required. SUMMARY: Successful outcomes while minimizing complications can be achieved with a multidisciplinary, collaborative effort. Guidelines for cesarean scar pregnancies will continue to evolve as the published reports grow.
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U2 - 10.1097/GCO.0000000000000644
DO - 10.1097/GCO.0000000000000644
M3 - Review article
C2 - 32618745
AN - SCOPUS:85087474140
VL - 32
SP - 255
EP - 262
JO - Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology
JF - Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology
SN - 1040-872X
IS - 4
ER -