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Revista Cubana de Obstetricia y Ginecología 2019; 45 (3)

Ectopic pregnancy in previous cesarean section scar therapeutic approach and literature review

Rivas PE

Language: Spanish
References: 34
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy in a previous caesarean section is a novel and life-threatening form of abnormal implantation of a gestational sac within the myometrium and the fibrous tissue of the scar. The natural history of this condition is unknown, thus there is no consensus in its management.
Case report: We report a case that was surgically managed in conservative way by minilaparotomy, trophoblastic tissue evacuation. The uterus was preserved. The gestational age was 10 weeks. Metrotexate was applied locally and intramuscularly. The patient evolved satisfactorily towards improvement and discharge.
Methods: A literature review during the years 2000 and 2018 was carried out in Pub Med and Science Direct databases. The keywords from MeSH used were “Scar ectopic pregnancy”. Both medical and surgical management alternatives are presented, however the patient condition and the experience of the attending physician will contribute as well.


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