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Successful laparoscopic management of primary omental pregnancy.

Authors :
Seol, Hyun-Joo
Kim, Tak
Lee, Seon-Kyung
Source :
Archives of Gynecology & Obstetrics. Jan2010, Vol. 281 Issue 1, p163-165. 3p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Omental pregnancy is an extremely rare type of ectopic pregnancy. We present a case in which a 26-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency room with abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy after a positive urinary pregnancy test and transvaginal ultrasound. Laparoscopic surgery showed intact pelvic organs and an ectopic mass on the omentum. The patient was treated successfully with laparoscopic partial omentectomy, and pathologic examination confirmed an omental pregnancy. As evidenced by this case, laparoscopy can be useful to diagnose and treat unusually located ectopic pregnancies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09320067
Volume :
281
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Archives of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
45362654
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-009-1100-6