Clinical analysis of lower uterine segment pregnancy
- VernacularTitle:子宫下段妊娠6例临床分析
- Author:
Huiying WANG
;
Li LIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ectopic pregnancy;
Caesarean section scar;
Uterine artery embolization
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the diagnosis and management for lower uterine segment pregnancy.Methods Clinical data of 6 cases of lower uterine segment pregnancy between January 2005 and February 2006 were retrospectively analyzed.Results Five patients had a history of caesarean section,while another one had undergone repeated pregnancy.Uterine artery embolization(UAE) in combination with methotrexate(MTX) injection was carried out in 2 cases,and uterine artery embolization only,MTX injection only,and total hysterectomy were employed in 1 case,1 case,and 2 cases,respectively.Conclusions Previous caesarean section and repeated pregnancy are risk factors of the occurrence of lower uterine segment pregnancy.Uterine artery embolization in combination with methotrexate injection is a safe and reliable management option.
