Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 44, Issue 2 , Pages 172-174, June 2005

Successful Laparoscopic Management of Primary Abdominal Pregnancy in the Cul-De-Sac

  • Richard Shih-Hung Young

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
    • ,
  • Ming-Chao Huang

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
    • Mackay Junior Medicine, Nursing and Management College, Taipei, Taiwan
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dr. Ming-Chao Huang, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, 92, Section 2, Chung-Shan North Road, Taipei, Taiwan
    • ,
  • Chih-Ping Chen

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
    • National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan

Received 28 July 2004; received in revised form 28 July 2004; accepted 28 July 2004.

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Summary 

Objective

We report a rare case of primary abdominal pregnancy in the Douglas cul-de-sac that was successfully treated with laparoscopy.

Case Report

A 31-year-old primigravida woman had undergone intrauterine insemination 5 weeks prior to presentation. Ultrasound examination at presentation revealed an ectopic gestational sac in the cul-de-sac without any evidence of intrauterine pregnancy, and serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) was 46,601 mIU/mL. Laparoscopy was performed and revealed an ectopic mass implanted in the cul-de-sac. The gestational tissue was removed by grasping forceps and hydrodissection. Bipolar electrocauterization and tamponading with Surgicel(tm) were used for hemostasis at the defect of the peritoneum. Serum β-hCG fell rapidly after surgery. The patient had a term baby delivered successfully 2 years postoperatively.

Conclusion

Early diagnosis of abdominal pregnancy enabled successful laparoscopic management.

Key Words:  abdominal pregnancy , cul-de-sac , laparoscopy , peritoneal pregnancy

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PII: S1028-4559(09)60133-9

doi:10.1016/S1028-4559(09)60133-9

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 44, Issue 2 , Pages 172-174, June 2005

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