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Cornual Pregnancy.

Authors :
Gaetani, Maria
Di Gennaro, Daniele
Vimercati, Antonella
Vitagliano, Amerigo
Dellino, Miriam
Malvasi, Antonio
Loizzi, Vera
Pinto, Vincenzo
Cicinelli, Ettore
Di Naro, Edoardo
Lacalandra, Angelo
Damiani, Gianluca Raffaello
Source :
Gynecology & Minimally Invasive Therapy; Jul-Sep2023, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p130-134, 5p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Cornual pregnancy (CP) is a subtype of ectopic pregnancy that is implanted in the interstitial segment of the fallopian tube which is defined as the tubal section crossing uterine muscular tissue. Widely recognized risk factors for CP are endometriosis, uterine leiomyomata, or pelvic inflammatory disease; all these diseases can cause tubal anatomic changes and consequently alter embryo physiological implant process. Many treatment options are available for this condition each one must be tailored according to patient and operating scenario. The incidence of uterine ruptures in the scarred uterus appears to be low, but the fear of it remains and therefore medical treatment might be favored over cornual wedge resection. The actual risk of uterine rupture after medical treatment is unknown. Multiple testing strategies exist to diagnose CP, but caution needs to be used to avoid a false diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22133070
Volume :
12
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Gynecology & Minimally Invasive Therapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
171863579
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/gmit.gmit_10_23