Related Experiment Videos
Selective embryo reduction in a heterotopic pregnancy using potassium chloride injection resulting in a hematosalpinx
A Wright1, C L Kowalczyk, R Quintero
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hutzel Hospital, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA.
Objective:
To incorporate conservative management of a heterotopic pregnancy using injection of KCl into the ectopic pregnancy (EP).
Design:
A retrospective case report.
Setting:
A patient referred to an academic institution in the division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, incorporating the ultrasound (US) and operating room facilities.
Intervention(S):
Using US as a guide, KCl was injected into the chorionic cavity of an EP.
Main Outcome Measure(S):
Resolution of ectopic gestational tissue with resultant hematosalpinx requiring exploratory laparotomy. Uncomplicated prenatal course of intrauterine pregnancy.
Result(S):
Injection of KCl into the chorionic cavity of EP resulting in resolution of gestational tissue but complicated by hematosalpinx in the fallopian tube.
Conclusion(S):
Selective embryo reduction of a tubal heterotopic pregnancy remains a viable therapeutic option.