Angular-interstitial pregnancy treated with minimally invasive surgery after adjuvant methotrexate medical therapy

JSLS. 2007 Jan-Mar;11(1):123-6.

Abstract

Background: Angular-interstitial pregnancy is a rare and potentially dangerous occurrence of ectopic pregnancy for which appropriate treatment has not been established.

Methods: A 41-year-old woman with a history of ectopic pregnancy was treated with a combined regimen of conservative treatment comprising medical therapy with methotrexate and a minimally invasive laparoscopic-assisted surgical approach. Results The patient had an unremarkable postoperative course and was discharged after 32 hours. A transvaginal ultrasound scan control 2 weeks later revealed a normal uterine wall, with normal uterine adnexa.

Conclusion: With our combined treatment approach we avoided hysterectomy, and we achieved a more adequate uterine repair, improving future fertility.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal / administration & dosage
  • Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Methotrexate / administration & dosage*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / therapy*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
  • Methotrexate