Abdominal pregnancy as a result of gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and subsequent treatment with methotrexate: case report

Int J Fertil. 1990 Sep-Oct;35(5):280-3.

Abstract

A patient underwent a minilaparotomy for gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), and subsequently developed an abdominal pregnancy. The patient was treated with methotrexate, and a good resolution was obtained, with total disappearance of beta-hCG titers after 22 days from the beginning of therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Methotrexate / therapeutic use*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Abdominal / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Methotrexate