Ectopic Pregnancy

Research from J. Kiley and co-researchers yields new findings on ectopic pregnancy

Published in Blood Weekly, June 11th, 2009

According to recent research from the United States, "Cesarean scar pregnancy, an abnormal gestation implanted in the hysterotomy site of a previous cesarean section, is a unique type of ectopic pregnancy. Once uncommon, these life-threatening gestations are increasing in frequency."

"Outcomes depend oil a high index of suspicion and early diagnosis. A 39-year-old, gravida 9, para 5-0-3-5, with a history of 5 cesarean deliveries, presented with vaginal bleeding secondary to cesarean scar pregnancy at 8 weeks' gestation. Pig patient, who desired fit tit re fertility, was successfully treated conservatively with methotrexate and uterine artery embolization. Reports of...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-06-11)

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