Conservative treatment of ectopic pregnancy in a cesarean section scar with methotrexate: a case report

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2001 Nov;99(1):135-7. doi: 10.1016/s0301-2115(01)00365-7.

Abstract

Ectopic pregnancies sited in dehiscent cesarean section scars have a high risk of rupture and bleeding. Attempts at operative therapy frequently end in loss of the uterus. A connection with the cavum uteri justifies an attempt at dilatation and curettage. We describes a patient with combined systemic and local intra-amniotic methotrexate (MTX). The uterus was preserved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal / therapeutic use*
  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section*
  • Female
  • Fetal Death
  • Humans
  • Methotrexate / therapeutic use*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / drug therapy*
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / surgery*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
  • Methotrexate