Laparoscopic electrodessication of an interstitial pregnancy

Fertil Steril. 2007 Sep;88(3):705.e19-20. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.11.140. Epub 2007 Apr 17.

Abstract

Objective: To report on the case of a woman who presented with lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, and who was diagnosed with early interstitial pregnancy.

Design: Case report.

Setting: Medical center and teaching hospital.

Patient: A 32-year-old woman with a previous history of ectopic pregnancy.

Intervention(s): Imaging study with ultrasonography and laparoscopy.

Main outcome measure(s): Complete resolution of the ectopic pregnancy at the interstitial site of the amputated fallopian tube, and resumption of menstruation.

Result(s): Other causes of internal bleeding were ruled out. Menstruation resumed 30 days after the procedure.

Conclusion: An early interstitial pregnancy may be successfully managed with laparoscopic electrodessication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / surgery*
  • Ultrasonography