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Introduction of Intracapsular Rotary-cut Procedures (IRCP): A Modified Hysteromyomectomy Procedures Facilitating Fertility Preservation
Published on: January 17, 2019
Three surgically managed ipsilateral spontaneous ectopic pregnancies
Dimitrios S Milingos1, Mairead Black, Christine Bain
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK. dmiligk@doctors.org.uk
Background:
Recurrence of ectopic pregnancy is usually associated with assisted reproductive techniques, being less likely to occur after natural conception.
Case:
We report the case of a patient who had three consecutive ectopic pregnancies on the ipsilateral side after natural conception and was treated surgically in each case with partial salpingectomy, removal of tubal stump, and resection of the uterine cornua, respectively. The contralateral normal tube was resected at the time of last operation.
Conclusion:
We indicate the high risk for tubal rupture and bleeding and the need for appropriate surgical intervention when managing recurrent ectopic pregnancies. Furthermore, care should be undertaken not to leave a long tubal stump when performing salpingectomy for ectopic pregnancy, to decrease risk of recurrence.
