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Uterine artery embolization followed by dilation and curettage for cervical pregnancy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18239001     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Cervical pregnancy can be a life-threatening condition due to the risk of severe hemorrhage. Progression of ultrasonographic diagnostic technology has allowed the early detection of cervical pregnancy. However, a standard treatment protocol for fertility preservation has not yet been established. CASE: Two women with cervical pregnancy presented with cardiac activity at 6 and 7 weeks of gestation. They were treated with transfemoral uterine artery embolization followed by dilation and curettage with minimal bleeding. One patient gave birth to a healthy neonate 20 months after the procedure. CONCLUSION: Early cervical pregnancies were treated with dilation and curettage after uterine artery embolization. This treatment can be considered as conservative management for patients who desire to preserve their fertility.
Authors:
Yoshifumi Nakao; Masatoshi Yokoyama; Tsuyoshi Iwasaka
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  111     ISSN:  0029-7844     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  2008 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-02-01     Completed Date:  2008-03-27     Revised Date:  2009-10-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401101     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  505-7     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Saga, Japan. nakaoy@cc.saga-u.ac.jp
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Cervix Uteri
Dilatation and Curettage*
Embolization, Therapeutic*
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Ectopic / therapy*

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