Broad ligament pregnancy – A rare and challenging diagnosis. Issue 9 (15th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sadłecki, Paweł; Grabiec, Marek; Walentowicz‐Sadłecka, Małgorzata
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 9(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-09-15
• Subjects: abdominal pregnancy -- broad ligament pregnancy -- ectopic pregnancy -- laparoscopy; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4823
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Broad ligament pregnancy is a very rare life‐threatening form of ectopic pregnancy, in which implantation occurs within the peritoneal cavity. The advantages of a laparoscopic approach over a laparotomy in this setting include a reduced estimated blood loss, a shorter operating time, reduced analgesic requirements, shorter hospital stay, and convalescence. Abstract : An early broad ligament pregnancy can be safely removed by laparoscopy. Ectopic localization of pregnancy typically has a detrimental effect on future fertility; a minimally invasive approach is advocated whenever feasible.