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Learn about managing interstitial pregnancies through conservative and surgical methods, including various techniques such as cornuotomy and wedge resection. This study explores the importance of preserving cornual integrity to reduce risks of uterine rupture. Discover effective laparoscopic treatments for interstitial pregnancies.
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Surgical Techniquesof Managing Interstitial Pregnancy Miss Christina Aung Trainee in Obstetrics and Gynaecology East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust UK
Objectives: Background on interstitial pregnancies Cases series and surgical techniques used References
Background Interstitial pregnancy is pregnancy developing in portion of proximal fallopian tube that lies within the muscular wall of the uterus. Incidence: 2-4% Mortality: 2-2.5% Management: Conservative Medical Surgical
Cornuotomy with harmonic scalpel & Cornuotomy with Ligasure and bipolar forceps
Conclusion Different energy sources and techniques can be used to achieve the wanted results Preserving cornual integrity following laparoscopic cornuotomy& cronual resectionis important The incidences of subsequent uterine rupture and dehiscence associated with corneal resection have been reported as 30%. Laparoscopic treatment of interstitial pregnancies is effective
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