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Conservative Management of a Second-Trimester Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy.
- Source :
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Ochsner Journal . Dec2020, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p459-462. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Background: Cervical ectopic pregnancy is a rare condition, historically treated by hysterectomy. Case Report: A 33-year-old female at 13weeks 3 days'gestation was diagnosed with a cervical ectopic pregnancy. She underwent a uterine artery embolization, fetal intrathoracic potassium chloride injection, amniocentesis, and ultrasound-guided suction dilation and curettage with the use of intracervical vasopressin, flowable gelatin with thrombin, and cervical cerclage. Conclusion: Advanced cervical ectopic pregnancy can be successfully managed in a conservative fashion in a patientwho strongly desires future fertility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15245012
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Ochsner Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 148198998
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.20.0034