Transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration and instillation of hyperosmolar glucose for treatment of unruptured tubal heterotopic pregnancy

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2007 Sep;276(3):281-3. doi: 10.1007/s00404-007-0343-3. Epub 2007 Mar 7.

Abstract

Objectives: To report a case of tubal heterotopic pregnancy (HP) treated conservatively with transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration and instillation of hyperosmolar glucose.

Methods: Aspiration of the tubal ectopic pregnancy and hyperosmolar glucose instillation was performed with a 16-gauge needle under transvaginal ultrasound guidance.

Results: Unruptured tubal HP with positive cardiac activity was treated successfully without any further interventions, and intrauterine pregnancy has reached full-term without any complications.

Conclusions: Early diagnosis of this life-threatening condition is the key to its successful treatment. Transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration and hyperosmolar glucose injection can be safely performed for the treatment of unruptured tubal HP.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intravaginal
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Glucose / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Live Birth
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Tubal / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy, Tubal / therapy*
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
  • Suction / methods
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vagina / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Glucose