Case report reveals secondary postpartum hemorrhage in a woman after cesarean section, indicating urgent medical attention is needed.
Cesarean section is one of the most frequently performed obstetric procedures worldwide. Although secondary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) after cesarean section is uncommon, it remains a potentially life-threatening condition and a significant cause of maternal morbidity, even in regions with low maternal mortality. Secondary PPH typically occurs between 24 hours and 12 weeks postpartum. Uterine scar dehiscence is a rare but important cause of secondary PPH, often posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present a case of a 29-year-old female who developed secondary PPH 60 days after an uncomplicated lower-segment cesarean section.
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