Cesarean Scar Defect (Niche) Risk Factors: A Prospective Study on
Indonesian Women
Irwin Lamtota Lumbanraja,
Dudy Aldiansyah,
Binarwan Halim
et al.
Abstract:Introduction:
Niche or cesarean scar defect is a complication of a cesarean section that has
long-term implications for both obstetrics and gynecology. The rate of niche is believed to be increasing
with the high number of cesarean sections. This study assesses the risk factors for niche development
after cesarean section.
Methods:
A prospective cohort study was conducted on women who underwent cesarean section at
the Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan between August 2020 and August 2022. Niche was asses… Show more
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