Impact of abnormal cesarean section scar formation on quality of life and postpartum depression: A cross-sectional study in Japan.

Int J Gynaecol Obstet · 2026 · PMC12790675 · PMID 40810613

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Several factors showed trending associations with increased risk of abnormal scar formation, including repeat CS (OR 0.74, 95% CI 0.48–1.13), vertical incision (OR 1.27, 95% CI 0.96–1.70), and skin stapler use (OR 1.25, 95% CI 0.90–1.74), although these did not reach statistical significance (Figure 3 ).

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