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Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología
Print version ISSN 0034-7434On-line version ISSN 2463-0225
Abstract
ROJAS-CARDENAS, Jaime Celiano and DUARTE, Pablo César. Ectopic pregnancy in caesarian scar: a case report. Rev Colomb Obstet Ginecol [online]. 2007, vol.58, n.1, pp.65-69. ISSN 0034-7434.
This article presents a case which is known in the medical literature as ectopic pregnancy in caesarian section scar. This patient came to the hospital presenting vaginal bleeding and haematuriaassociated 12-week pregnancy. The ultrasound report revealed a loss of relationship between the placenta and myometrium in the anterior isthmic wall. This patient was treated by giving her an abdominal hysterectomy. Currently accepted management is conservative;however, universal treatment guidelines have not been established as yet.
Keywords : ectopic pregnancy; caesarian section scar.