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Successful management of cesarean scar pregnancy at 13 weeks of gestation by uterine artery embolization: A case report

Authors :
Jun Min Seok
Myoung Jin Moon
Yu Mi Lee
Min Jung Baek
Ji Hyon Jang
Sung Woon Chang
Source :
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 53:934
Publication Year :
2010
Publisher :
Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2010.

Abstract

Cesarean scar pregnancy, in which the pregnancy is implanted at the previous cesarean scar, is a very rare form of ectopic pregnancy. A delay in diagnosis can lead to uterine rupture, massive hemorrhage, and serious maternal morbidity. However, the optimal treatment is unknown. We experienced a case of viable cesarean scar pregnancy diagnosed at 13 weeks of gestation treated with uterine artery embolization and report with a brief of literatures.

Details

ISSN :
17385628
Volume :
53
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........9e29bd549105dead78ad4684305c80fb
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5468/kjog.2010.53.10.934