Asherman Syndrome
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Asherman Syndrome
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Asherman syndrome, which is also referred to as intrauterine adhesions or intrauterine synechiae, occurs when scar tissue (adhesions) forms inside the uterus and/or the cervix.
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- Ludwin A, Martins WP, Ludwin I. Ultrasound-guided repeat intrauterine balloon dilatation for prevention of adhesions. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Oct;54(4):566-568. - PubMed
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