Successful Management of Caesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancies: A Report of Five Cases

Cesarean section scar ectopic pregnancy (CSEP) is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. A standardized management protocol is yet to be established owing to limited data available. In this paper, five cases of CSEP over a period of 18 months at a tertiary referral hospital, managed medi...

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Published in:Journal of reproduction & infertility 2021-07, Vol.22 (3), p.220-224
Main Authors: Malhotra, Neena, Noor, Nilofar, Bansal, Piyush, Sharma, K Aparna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Cases Report
Cesarean section
Ectopic pregnancy
Health care facilities
Health services
Medical treatment
Methotrexate
Potassium
Potassium chloride
Pregnancy complications
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Summary:Cesarean section scar ectopic pregnancy (CSEP) is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. A standardized management protocol is yet to be established owing to limited data available. In this paper, five cases of CSEP over a period of 18 months at a tertiary referral hospital, managed medically with methotrexate administered both systemically and into the gestational sac at the time of feticide with potassium chloride (KCL) are presented. Surgical management was the second line therapy when medical treatment failed. With rising trends in cesarean deliveries, CSEP may be a challenge which requires close investigation regarding its diagnosis and treatment on the merits of case studies and available healthcare facilities.
ISSN:2228-5482
2251-676X
DOI:10.18502/jri.v22i3.6723