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Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) ›› 2026, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (05): 400-407. doi: 10.3877/cma.j.issn.1672-6448.2026.05.010

• Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound • Previous Articles    

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound for postpartum uterine necrosis: features and diagnostic performance

Ziyi Wang, Miaomiao Xie, Zhouyang Bo, Yuanyuan Sun, Lina Wu, Ruili Wang()   

  1. Department of Ultrasonography, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, Zhengzhou 450003, China
  • Received:2026-02-04 Online:2026-05-01 Published:2026-07-15
  • Contact: Ruili Wang

Abstract:

Objective

To investigate the contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) manifestations of postpartum uterine necrosis and to assess their value in early diagnosis and treatment guidance.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 8 patients with postpartum uterine necrosis confirmed by clinical findings or pathology who were admitted to Henan Provincial People's Hospital from January 2019 to October 2025. All patients underwent CEUS examination, and the findings were compared with surgical pathology or comprehensive clinical diagnostic results.

Results

CEUS revealed central non-perfusion areas in all 8 patients, which were in sharp contrast to the rapid enhancement of the surrounding normal myometrium or serosa. Total or subtotal hysterectomy was performed in 4 patients, and the extent of necrosis delineated by CEUS was highly consistent with intraoperative findings and postoperative pathological results. In the remaining 4 patients, whose infections were well-controlled, conservative treatment was administered based on CEUS assessment and achieved favorable efficacy, thereby avoiding unnecessary hysterectomy.

Conclusion

CEUS can accurately delineate the extent of uterine necrosis at an early stage, which is of great significance in guiding individualized treatment planning, preventing treatment delays, and avoiding unnecessary hysterectomy.

Key words: Postpartum uterine necrosis, Contrast-enhanced ultrasound, Non-perfusion region, Diagnostic value, Hysterectomy

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