Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2004 Aug;47(8):1615-1619.
A Case of Abdominal Pregnancy
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gang Nam General Hospital, Public Corporation, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- An abdominal pregnancy is defined as an ectopic pregnancy, which implants in the peritoneal cavity and can be classified as either primary or secondary. The incidence of abdominal pregnancy is increased after IVF or GIFT, induced abortion, endometriosis, and intrauterine devices may also contribute to an increased incidence. Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical management, regardless of stage of gestation, appear to be important in achieving good results. A case of early primary abdominal pregnancy which was implanted on the left uterosacral ligament. We report the case and brief review of literature.
