Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 47, Issue 2 , Pages 203-205, June 2008

Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy After Ipsilateral Segmental Salpingectomy

  • Li-Ling Chou
    • ,
  • Ming-Chao Huang

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dr Ming-Chao Huang, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, 92, Section 2, Chung Shan North Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

Accepted 13 July 2006.

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Summary 

Objective

We report an unusual case of recurrent ectopic pregnancy in the distal remnant after partial salpingectomy.

Case Report

A 23-year-old woman underwent laparoscopic right partial salpingectomy because of right tubal pregnancy. She returned to our hospital 2 years later with a positive pregnancy test and lower abdominal pain. Transvaginal ultrasonography revealed no intrauterine gestational sac but a right adnexal mass measuring 2.4×2.3 cm. The serum β-hCG (β subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin) level was 2,91 8.06 mlU/mL. Videolaparoscopy was performed, and an ectopic pregnancy in the distal remnant of the right fallopian tube was identified. Right salpingectomy was effective and the pathologic report confirmed the diagnosis. The patient's postoperative recovery was uneventful.

Conclusion

If conservative methods are not suitable for a patient with tubal pregnancy, total salpingectomy is the preferred option over partial salpingectomy. A remnant poses a risk for recurrent ectopic pregnancy owing to potential transperitoneal migration of either embryos or sperms. [Taiwan J Obstet Cynecol 2008;47(2):203-205]

Key Words:  ectopic pregnancy , recurrent , segmental salpingectomy

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PII: S1028-4559(08)60081-9

doi:10.1016/S1028-4559(08)60081-9

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 47, Issue 2 , Pages 203-205, June 2008

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