Obstetrics & Gynecology Science  2015;58(5):431-434

doi:10.5468/ogs.2015.58.5.431

Laparoscopic uterine artery occlusion before cervical curettage in cervical ectopic pregnancy: Safe and effective for preventing massive bleeding.

Hong Seok CHOI 1 ; Na Young KIM ; Yong Il JI

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Keywords

Ectopic pregnancy; Hemostatic techniques; Laparoscopy; Therapeutic occlusion; Uterine artery embolization

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Cervical ectopic pregnancy is associated with high risk for massive bleeding conditions. Cervical ectopic pregnancy can usually be treated by methotrexate injection or surgery. We present 4 cases of cervical ectopic pregnancy that were treated successfully with different uterine-conserving methods. By comparing our experience of 4 cases managed in different ways, we found that laparoscopic uterine artery occlusion before cervical curettage is more effective method for preventing massive bleeding.