Cesarean Scar Pregnancy: Diagnostic and Management Dilemmas in Low-resource Settings

Abstract

Background: Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a rare but catastrophic event. The incidence of cesarean section (CS) is on an increasing trend and hence is the incidence of CSP. Failure to diagnose and initiate prompt management of CSP may lead to uterine rupture, massive hemorrhage, and even maternal death. Methods: This study was conducted as a retrospective cohort study in women presenting to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,