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Uteroperitoneal fistula formation after proximal salpingectomy with harmonic scalpel resulting in a third consecutive fallopian tube ectopic pregnancy: a case report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19517702     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Poststerilization ectopic pregnancies occur as the result of tuboperitoneal or uteroperitoneal fistula formation allowing sperm access to the peritoneal cavity and ovulated ova. This fistula formation is more likely to occur with dissection involving the proximal fallopian tube. CASE: Three consecutive fallopian tube ectopic pregnancies occurred in a woman whose first 2 were treated with laparoscopic salpingectomy. CONCLUSION: Like with tubal sterilization, ectopic pregnancy resection, when possible, should preserve the proximal fallopian tube to limit the possibility of tuboperitoneal or uteroperitoneal fistula formation.
Authors:
Donald L Fylstra
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of reproductive medicine     Volume:  54     ISSN:  0024-7758     ISO Abbreviation:  J Reprod Med     Publication Date:  2009 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-06-12     Completed Date:  2009-07-09     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0173343     Medline TA:  J Reprod Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  330-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, CSB 634F, Charleston, SC 29425, USA. fylstrad@musc.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Fallopian Tubes / surgery*
Female
Fistula / complications,  diagnosis*
Humans
Peritoneal Diseases / complications,  diagnosis*
Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Tubal / etiology,  surgery*
Recurrence
Surgical Instruments
Ultrasonic Therapy / adverse effects*,  instrumentation
Uterine Diseases / complications,  diagnosis*

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