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A Unique Presentation of an Ectopic Pregnancy After Appendectomy
Benjamin E Grounds1, Jennifer Cross1
1Obstetrics and Gynecology, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, USA.
Cureus
|December 28, 2020
Summary
A rare case of ectopic pregnancy was linked to a surgical staple from a prior appendectomy. This finding emphasizes the importance of removing loose staples after surgery to prevent future complications.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic pregnancies are a leading cause of early pregnancy mortality.
- A 27-year-old woman presented with infertility and a history of appendectomy.
- She was diagnosed with a pregnancy of unknown location, later confirmed as ectopic.
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