Clin Exp Obstet Gyn
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Clin Exp Obstet Gyn · Jan 2007
Review Case ReportsUnscarred uterine rupture--case report and literature review.
Spontaneous uterine rupture is a life threatening event, and the diagnosis is difficult in an unscarred uterus. Many factors can help prevent the catastrophic consequences. ⋯ The association of multiparity, uterine distension and active labor could be considered as risk factors of uterine rupture in cases of unexplained anomalies in an unscarred uterus, making a catastrophic event preventable.
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This study retrospectively evaluates the laparoscopic treatment of acute abdominal pain in 120 young girls aged 13 to 25 years from 1990 to 1995. Seventy-two (60%) of all operations were emergency procedures. ⋯ In the rest of the 48 patients (40%), 31 (26.67%) cases had pelvic inflammatory disease, three (2.5%) benign ovarian tumors, two (1.6%) ectopic pregnancies, one (0.8%) a paraovarian cyst and 11 (5%) endometriosis. Laparoscopy appeared to be a safe and effective surgical procedure.
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Clin Exp Obstet Gyn · Jan 2007
Case ReportsSuccessful medical treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy: a case report.
Cesarean scar pregnancy is implantation of the pregnancy within the fibrous tissue of the cesarean scar which is completely surrounded by myometrium. ⋯ Repeated methotrexate administration in the management of cesarean scar pregnancy should be attempted in informed patients who especially desire fertility and can be closely followed up.