Three Cases of Conservative Management of Ectopic Pregnancy Implanting in The Previous Cesarean Section Scar.
- Author:
Geug Won KIM
1
;
Jun Hong KIM
;
Chang Hwan LEE
;
Hong Woo LEE
;
Tae Sang KIM
;
Ik Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fatima Hospital, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ectopic pregnancy;
Cesarean section scar
- MeSH:
Cesarean Section*;
Cicatrix*;
Female;
Fertility;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Hysterectomy;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy, Ectopic*;
Uterine Rupture
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2002;45(1):182-185
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ectopic pregnancy developing in the previous cesarean section scar is the rarest forms of ectopic pregnancy and very dangerous because of the risk of uterine rupture and hemorrhage. Hysterectomy was usually done in the management but, conservative treatment is desirable for young women who want to maintain her fertility. We present three cases of ectopic pregnancy developing in the previous cesarean section scar in which successfully treated with conservative management.
