Ultrasound‐guided transcervical forceps extraction of unruptured interstitial pregnancy. Issue 10 (20th May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahn, J‐W; Lee, S‐J; Lee, SH; Kang, SP; Won, H‐S
• Is Part Of: BJOG. Volume 120:Issue 10(2013:Oct.)
• Page Start: 1285
• Page End: 1288
• Publication Date: 2013-05-20
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.12265
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1470-0328

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="bjo12265-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>This report introduces a method for ultrasound‐guided transcervical forceps extraction (UTCE) of unruptured interstitial pregnancies; this method does not necessitate elective caesarean delivery for future pregnancies. This report also compares this technique with conventional methods. A retrospective review was conducted involving 16 women treated for interstitial pregnancies. Among these women, UTCE was successfully performed in six of 16 women, with only one woman requiring additional intervention; conventional treatment was performed in the other ten women. UTCE is a safe, effective and minimally invasive option for treating interstitial pregnancies and should be considered as an alternative treatment modality.</p> </abstract>