Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2002 Jan;45(1):182-185.
Three Cases of Conservative Management of Ectopic Pregnancy Implanting in The Previous Cesarean Section Scar
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fatima Hospital, Taegu, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, Fatima Hospital, Taegu, Korea.
Abstract
- Ectopic pregnancy developing in the previous cesarean section scar is the rarest forms of ectopic pregnancy and very dangerous because of the risk of uterine rupture and hemorrhage. Hysterectomy was usually done in the management but, conservative treatment is desirable for young women who want to maintain her fertility. We present three cases of ectopic pregnancy developing in the previous cesarean section scar in which successfully treated with conservative management.