Georgios Doulaveris, Jessica Jou, Wendy K Leung, Emnonila Bircaj, Theofano Orfanelli, Jessica Atrio, Pe'er Dar, Ohad Rotenberg
OBJECTIVES: We sought to determine the association between intrauterine device (IUD) malposition and previous cesarean delivery (CD) and related uterine anatomical changes. METHODS: A retrospective cohort of all persons with an IUD presenting for two- and three-dimensional pelvic ultrasonography over 2 years, for any gynecologic indication, was compiled. IUD malposition was defined as IUD partially or completely positioned outside the endometrial cavity. Uterine position, uterine flexion, and cesarean scar defect (CSD) size were assessed...
February 29, 2024: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine: Official Journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine