Laparoscopic management of rudimentary uterine horn pregnancy: case report and literature review.

SÖNMEZER, MURAT; TAŞKIN, SALİH; Atabekoǧlu, Cem; Güngör, Mete; Unlü, Cihat

Laparoscopic management of rudimentary uterine horn pregnancy: case report and literature review.

SÖNMEZER M., TAŞKIN S., Atabekoǧlu C., Güngör M., Unlü C.

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons / Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, cilt.10, sa.3, ss.396-399, 2006 (SCI-Expanded)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
Cilt numarası: 10 Sayı: 3
Basım Tarihi: 2006
Dergi Adı: JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons / Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.396-399
Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

BACKGROUND: Pregnancy in the rudimentary uterine horn is an extremely rare clinical condition. Treatment includes surgical removal of the rudimentary horn. METHODS: A rudimentary horn pregnancy was reported that occurred after intrauterine insemination. Similar cases treated with laparoscopic surgery reported in the peer-reviewed journals were reviewed as well. RESULTS: Pregnancy in the right rudimentary horn of 6-weeks gestational age was successfully treated with laparoscopic surgery. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopy is a feasible and safe method for treating rudimentary horn pregnancy.