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Jeffers K, Koyfman A, Long B. Updates in emergency medicine: Ectopic pregnancy. Am J Emerg Med 2024; 85:90-97. [PMID: 39244808 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2024.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2024] [Revised: 08/24/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition that can have significant morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE This review highlights the pearls and pitfalls of ectopic pregnancy, including presentation, diagnosis, and management in the emergency department (ED) based on current evidence. DISCUSSION Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that implants outside the normal uterine cavity. It most commonly presents with vaginal bleeding, abdominal or pelvic pain, and amenorrhea. Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy include abnormalities of the fallopian tube, prior ectopic pregnancy, and age over 35 years, but a significant number of patients with confirmed ectopic pregnancy will not have an identifiable risk factor. In patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy, evaluation includes quantitative serum hCG, blood type, and ultrasound. Ultrasound is necessary regardless of the hCG level. If the patient is hemodynamically unstable, resuscitation with blood products and early consultation of obstetrics/gynecology is necessary. Patients with confirmed ectopic pregnancy but who are otherwise stable may be managed medically or surgically. If a yolk sac or fetal pole is not seen in the uterus on ultrasound, this is considered a pregnancy of unknown location (PUL), which may represent an early, failed, or ectopic pregnancy. Stable patients with a PUL who can reliably follow up are managed with close specialist follow up and repeat 48 h HCG level. These patients need to have an hCG level repeated every 48 h until diagnosed with a viable pregnancy, failed pregnancy, or ectopic pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge of the latest advances in managing ectopic pregnancy will help clinicians more quickly and accurately diagnose patients presenting with this potentially fatal condition.
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- Kristine Jeffers
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA.
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El-Kharoubi AF. Tubal Pathologies and Fertility Outcomes: A Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e38881. [PMID: 37197301 PMCID: PMC10184952 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Anomalies of the fallopian tubes represent one of the most significant elements that might contribute to reproductive issues. They can be inherited or acquired; they are among the most important problems of the profession. Although there is much discussion regarding which therapies for each tubal disease are the most effective and result in the best long-term reproductive outcomes. During the evaluation of an infertile couple, certain anomalies of the fallopian tubes are frequently discovered. These abnormalities were thought, for a long time, to not have an influence on fertility; however, in recent years, researchers have discovered that they seem to play a crucial role in fertility problems. Couples in industrialized countries are postponing childbearing, which raises the risk of women developing tubal diseases before they are ready to become pregnant. These disorders may have a negative impact on a woman's ability to get pregnant. The goals of this study are to conduct research to gain a deeper understanding of the recent advancements that have been made in the field of tubal diseases and to carry out an evaluation of the medical conducts that have the best fertility outcomes. We searched both Medline and PubMed, paying special attention to the most relevant articles that have been added to either database over the course of the last six years.
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Wenjing L, Haibo L. Therapeutic effect of laparoscopic salpingotomy vs. salpingectomy on patients with ectopic pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Surg 2022; 9:997490. [PMID: 36303847 PMCID: PMC9592917 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.997490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background and aim Laparoscopic treatment of ectopic pregnancy mainly includes laparoscopic salpingotomy and salpingectomy. We aimed to assess the therapeutic effect of laparoscopic salpingotomy and salpingectomy on patients with tubal pregnancy. Methods From January 2000 through June 2022, the Cochrane Library, Medline, PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and the Chinese Biomedicine Database were searched for studies that compared the therapeutic effect of laparoscopic salpingotomy vs. salpingectomy in the treatment of tubal pregnancy. Results Twenty-four randomized clinical trials (RCTs) studies were incorporated into this analysis. No statistical differences were found between the two groups in terms of operation duration and postoperative hospitalize length, but the volume of intraoperative blood loss in patients with laparoscopic salpingotomy was less than that in salpingectomy. Importantly, the natural intrauterine pregnancy rate after laparoscopic salpingotomy was significantly higher than those who underwent salpingectomy. In addition, laparoscopic salpingotomy can better protect the ovarian reserve function and endocrine function and provide favorable conditions for the second pregnancy. Conclusion Patients with ectopic tubal pregnancy should give priority to laparoscopic salpingotomy for embryo extraction.
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The Very First Romanian Unruptured 13-Weeks Gestation Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58091160. [PMID: 36143837 PMCID: PMC9505551 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58091160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Tubal ectopic pregnancies remain a challenging and life-threatening obstetric condition in the early stages that unavoidably lead to abortion or rupture, further reflected by the associated maternal mortality. Therefore, in the present case report, we report the experience of a 36-year-old woman who presented to our Emergency Department with a history of moderate hypogastric pain, mild vaginal bleeding, and bilateral mastalgia, symptoms that started 20 days ago after uterine curettage for a declarative eight-week pregnancy. On admission, a physical examination showed regular standard signs. The ultrasound examination revealed in the left abdominal flank a gestational sac with a live fetus corresponding to the gestational age of 13 weeks. Given the position of the gestational sac, we suspected a possible abdominal pregnancy. Independently on her human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) of 33.980 mIU/mL and hemoglobin (Hb) of 13.4 g/dL, the exact location of the pregnancy following ultrasound was hard to establish. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination was requested, after which we suspected the diagnosis of ovarian pregnancy. Given the paraclinical and clinical context of the worsening of painful symptoms, we decided to perform an exploratory laparoscopy in the multidisciplinary team (digestive and vascular surgeon) that showed the existence of a tubal pregnancy.
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Wu Q, Lin Y, Zhang J, Zhou Y, Chen L, Lin T. Preliminary hysteroscopic tubal hydrotubation improves fertility outcomes after laparoscopic salpingotomy for tubal ampullary pregnancy. BMC Surg 2022; 22:53. [PMID: 35151301 PMCID: PMC8841113 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01367-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Salpingotomy may change the anatomical structure and patency of the fallopian tube, which may affect the fallopian function. This study is to investigate the clinical efficacy of preliminary hysteroscopic tubal hydrotubation (HTH) after laparoscopic salpingotomy for tubal ampullary pregnancy. Methods A retrospective study was carried out, 140 women underwent laparoscopic salpingotomy for ampullary pregnancy from March 2013 to March 2017. Some patients received HTH in the 1st month and hysterosalpingography (HSG) in the 3rd month after salpingotomy (HTH group; n = 95), and some patients only received HSG in the 3rd month after salpingotomy (control group; n = 45). Clinical data, tubal patency and fertility outcome were evaluated after follow-up of 15 months. Results The tubal patency rate of the operated side was significantly higher in the HTH group than that in the control group (89.47% vs 68.89%, P < 0.05). The intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) rate was significantly higher in the HTH group (76.47% vs 51.11%, P < 0.05), and the recurrent ectopic pregnancy rate in the operated side was significantly lower in the HTH group than in the control group (9.41% vs 22.22%, P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that the positive factor for IUP was HTH (OR = 3.109, 95% CI 1.439–6.714, P = 0.004), while the negative factors were history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (OR = 0.167, 95% CI 0.074–0.377, P < 0.001) and history of tubal infertility (OR = 0.286, 95% CI 0.113–0.723, P < 0.05). Conclusion Preliminary HTH after laparoscopic salpingotomy for ampullary pregnancy could improve reproductive function and lead to a better fertility outcome. Patients without history of PID or tubal infertility may be the most suitable ones for HTH after salpingotomy.
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Poordast T, Naghmehsanj Z, Vahdani R, Moradi Alamdarloo S, Ashraf MA, Samsami A, Najib FS. Evaluation of the recurrence and fertility rate following salpingostomy in patients with tubal ectopic pregnancy. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:2. [PMID: 34979988 PMCID: PMC8721972 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-04299-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Ectopic pregnancy is one of the leading causes of pregnancy-related mortality; the treatment strategies associated with this condition entail complications, such as recurrence of ectopic pregnancy or infertility. The objective of this study was to evaluate the recurrence and fertility rate after salpingostomy in patients with tubal ectopic pregnancy. Methods This cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted at four referral centers of Obstetrics and Gynecology, under the supervision of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Iran). The medical records of 125 patients with tubal pregnancy were reviewed. These patients underwent laparoscopic salpingostomy from April 2009 to March 2016.Data on maternal age, BMI, history of previous EP, genital tract infection, IUD insertion, history of previous surgery, and infertility were further obtained. The patients were followed up for approximately 1 to 7 years. The recurrence of EP and subsequent pregnancy rate were assessed during the follow-up period. Results There was no statistically significant relationship between post-salpingostomy recurrence and maternal age, previous abdominopelvic surgery, and history of infertility(P = .425); however, the post-salpingostomy recurrence of EP was correlated with BMI (P = 0.001), previous history of EP (P = 0.001), genital tract infection (P = 0.001), and IUD insertion (P = 003). Among 95 women who had no contraception, pregnancy occurred in 51 cases (53.6%) and recurrence of EP was observed in 16 patients (12.8%). Conclusions Our results suggest that salpingostomy is a safe method with a low risk of recurrence and good fertility outcomes for women who consider future pregnancy.
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- Tahereh Poordast
- Infertility Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shiraz Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- OB & GYN Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Infertility Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shiraz Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Ozcan MCH, Wilson JR, Frishman GN. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Surgical Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy with Salpingectomy versus Salpingostomy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020; 28:656-667. [PMID: 33198948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the fertility outcomes of salpingectomy compared with those of salpingostomy among patients treated for tubal ectopic pregnancies, including a separate analysis of women with risk factors along with a review of the surgical technique. DATA SOURCES Systematic review and meta-analysis from 1990 to the present through PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Ovid MEDLINE. The search string included "tubal pregnancy" or "ectopic" as well as "salpingectomy" and various terms describing salpingotomy. METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION Articles studying women who underwent surgical management of an ectopic pregnancy and the contrasted outcomes of salpingectomy vs salpingostomy were reviewed. The primary outcomes included subsequent intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) and repeat ectopic pregnancy (REP). TABULATION, INTEGRATION, AND RESULTS Two randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which consisted mostly of patients classified as low risk, and patients from 16 cohort studies were included. In the RCTs, there was no significant difference in the odds of subsequent IUP in patients who underwent a salpingectomy compared with those who were treated with salpingotomy (odds ratio [OR] 0.97; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.71-1.33). However, a significant and clinically meaningful difference was noted in the cohort studies, with the patients having a lower chance of IUP after salpingectomy (OR 0.45; 95% CI, 0.39-0.52). No significant difference was noted in the OR for a REP in the randomized trials (OR 0.77; 95% CI, 0.41-1.47), but the patients followed in the cohort studies had a cumulatively higher risk of REP after a salpingostomy (OR 0.73; 95% CI, 0.60-0.90). The subgroup analysis examining women within the studies with risk factors for tubal pathology found an even more impressive lowering in the odds of a subsequent IUP in patients classified as at-risk who were treated with salpingectomy (OR 0.30; 95% CI, 0.17-0.54), with a change in the direction of the odds for an REP rate favoring those who were treated with salpingostomy (OR 1.96; 95% CI, 0.88-4.35). CONCLUSION Salpingectomy has clear advantages over salpingostomy, and RCTs consisting mainly of patients classified as low risk show no difference in outcomes between salpingectomy and salpingostomy. However, in cohort studies inclusive of all patients, the likelihood of a subsequent spontaneous IUP is decreased in patients treated with salpingectomy, and salpingostomies may be especially underused in women with risk factors for tubal disease.
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- Meghan C H Ozcan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women & Infants Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island (Drs. Ozcan and Frishman).
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- W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona (Dr. Wilson)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women & Infants Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island (Drs. Ozcan and Frishman)
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Effect of Methotrexate on Salpingostomy Completion Rate for Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020; 28:1334-1342.e3. [PMID: 32911090 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To determine whether completion rates of salpingostomy for tubal ectopic pregnancy are compromised by initial medical management with methotrexate (MTX). DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Single academic hospital system. PATIENTS Patients requiring surgery for ectopic pregnancy between 2006 and 2017. INTERVENTIONS A subset of patients who went directly to surgery, and all patients who failed MTX before requiring surgery underwent detailed chart review. Salpingostomy plan and success rate and salpingostomy failure reasons were compared between patients pretreated with MTX and those who were MTX-untreated. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Among 94 ectopic pregnancies requiring surgery after failed MTX treatment, 55 (59%) underwent planned salpingostomy. From 693 ectopic pregnancies managed without MTX, 166 were analyzed in detail, of which 80 (48%) underwent planned salpingostomy. The patients who underwent planned salpingostomy were thinner (body mass index 27.3 ± 7.2 kg/m2 vs 29.3 ± 8.3 kg/m2; p = .048), less frequently African American (33% vs 47%; p = .017), and more likely to have a visualized adnexal lesion (70% vs 52%; p = .004) than those undergoing planned salpingectomy. Preoperative ultrasound identified fetal cardiac activity and hemoperitoneum at comparable rates. MTX exposure was not associated with age, body mass index, race, ectopic risk factors, human chorionic gonadotropin levels, or gestational age at diagnosis, but the patients treated with MTX underwent surgery later than those who were untreated (gestational age 53.4 ± 11.2 days vs 43.5 ± 11 days; p <.001). The differences between the adnexal lesion size and rates of fetal cardiac activity and hemoperitoneum on ultrasound related to MTX exposure did not meet significance. Planned salpingostomy was completed in 22 (40%) of the patients treated with MTX vs 34 (42%) of those who were untreated. The reasons for failure, surgery time, and rates of hemoperitoneum or ectopic rupture were not associated with MTX exposure. Body mass index, race, tubal anastomosis history, visualization of the adnexal lesion, and MTX exposure were not significantly associated with the salpingostomy rate in a multivariate logistic regression model, but having a subspecialist surgeon (odds ratio 2.70; 95% confidence interval, 1.08-6.76; p = .033) and tubal rupture at surgery (odds ratio 0.23; 95% confidence interval, 0.09-0.54; p = .001) were. CONCLUSION The initial medical management of an ectopic pregnancy with MTX is not associated with a decreased salpingostomy success rate.
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Selim MF, Abdou MMA. Is Distal Partial Salpingectomy with an Endoloop Ligature Safe, Fast, and Effective for Nonisthmic Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy in Low-Socioeconomic Status Countries? J Gynecol Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1089/gyn.2019.0124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Mohamed Fouad Selim
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zagazig University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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Wang X, Huang L, Yu Y, Xu S, Lai Y, Zeng W. Risk factors and clinical characteristics of recurrent ectopic pregnancy: A case-control study. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2020; 46:1098-1103. [PMID: 32281241 PMCID: PMC7384140 DOI: 10.1111/jog.14253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare signs and symptoms between patients with recurrent ectopic pregnancies (REP) and primary ectopic pregnancies (PEP) and to identify potential risk factors of REP. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data from 2014 to 2016 were analyzed. The study included 81 women each diagnosed with REP and PEP with no recurrence of ectopic pregnancy (EP) before January 2019. Information, including historical factors and findings at presentation of both group were collected. Data were compared between the two groups. Associations between REP and the risk factors were analyzed by logistic regression. RESULTS The findings revealed that compared to the patients in the PEP group, REP patients had significantly lower education (P = 0.001), higher proportion of previous infertility (P < 0.001) and different methods of PEP treatment (P = 0.001). Clinical data of the last operation revealed significantly higher occurrences of pelvic and peritubal adhesions (P < 0.05). Further multiple regression analysis showed that lower educational background (odds ratio [OR] = 4.183 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.311-13.344 P = 0.016), nulliparity (OR = 12.312 95% CI 3.382-44.824 P < 0.001), history of salpingotomy (OR = 7.129 95% CI 1.022-49.748 P < 0.05) and abortion (OR for one abortion = 21.576, P = 0.001; OR for two abortions =36.794, P < 0.001; OR for three abortions or more = 119.013, P < 0.001) were significant risk factors for REP. CONCLUSION Active education on contraception is required for patients with lower educational level and history of abortion. Different plans should be formulated for patients with EP. For EP patients wanting fertility, the risk between fertility preservation and REP needs to be evaluated as reproductive function cannot be pursued blindly while ignoring the risk of recurrence.
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- Xinyan Wang
- Department of Gynecology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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Sabbioni L, Carossino E, Severi FM, Luisi S. From β-hCG values to counseling in tubal pregnancy: what do women want? Gynecol Endocrinol 2019; 35:1021-1026. [PMID: 31322446 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2019.1640201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Tubal pregnancy represents an entity that every gynecologist will encounter during professional life. Because of the high prevalence among the pregnant population, standardized protocols are needed in order to choose the optimal strategy for each case. Accurate ultrasound pictures are supporting a more precise diagnosis of ectopic tubal pregnancy, the evolution of which should be closely monitored in follow-up with serial β-hCG values. Laparoscopy, intramuscular methotrexate, and active expectant management are all involved, however, tailoring the best treatment to the patient's needs is the challenge to focus on. This manuscript describes how in routinary practice an evidence-based diagnostic process should be the key factor to go for the best possible management. When possible, a longsighted less invasive approach should be preferred, aiming to preserve the patient's fertility for years to come. An optimal choice of the management should involve the patient or the couple in the decision-making process to reach the ultimate goal of compliance.
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- Lorenzo Sabbioni
- Local Health Authority of Reggio Emilia, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cesare Magati Hospital, Scandiano, Italy
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- Local Health Authority of Reggio Emilia, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cesare Magati Hospital, Scandiano, Italy
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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Shazly SA, Gayar AG, Abdelbadee AY, Afifi AM, Nassr AA. Partial tubal devascularisation: a novel procedure for tubal conservation in ectopic pregnancy. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2018; 39:202-205. [PMID: 30286665 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2018.1476472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition that complicates 1-2% of pregnancies. Using surgical management is efficient, but may have an impact on future fertility. Although conservative tubal surgery has not been shown to have a significant advantage over a salpingectomy in terms of the future fertility potential, the conservative surgical techniques remain widely-utilised, particularly in the context of a contralateral diseased or absent tube. We hereby report a case series of a novel procedure to conserve the fallopian tube with the minimal risk of an incisional site bleeding through a partial segmental devascularisation. This technique seems to be an efficient method to minimise the intraoperative bleeding, limit the need for a blood transfusion, and yields a higher success rate of the procedure without jeopardising the blood supply and vitality of the tubes. Impact Statement What is already known on this subject? Conservative surgery has a significant value in women with a contralateral absent or diseased tube. However, a conservative management could be challenging due to the significant bleeding which can be encountered during the surgery. What the results of this study add? The partial devascularisation technique could achieve an adequate haemostasis by blocking the ascending blood supply only to the affected segment of the fallopian tube. What the implications are of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? A partial devascularisation is a successful conservative surgical treatment option in most patients when the procedure is indicated.
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- Sherif A Shazly
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Mayo Clinic College of Medicine , Rochester , MN , USA.,b Women's Health Hospital , Assiut University , Assiut , Egypt
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- b Women's Health Hospital , Assiut University , Assiut , Egypt
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- b Women's Health Hospital , Assiut University , Assiut , Egypt.,c Reproductive Biology Department , University Hospitals Case Medical Centre , Cleveland , OH , USA
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- d Faculty of Medicine , Ain Shams University , Cairo , Egypt
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- b Women's Health Hospital , Assiut University , Assiut , Egypt.,e Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Baylor College of Medicine , Houston , TX , USA
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Senapati S, Wang F, Ord T, Coutifaris C, Feng R, Mainigi M. Superovulation alters the expression of endometrial genes critical to tissue remodeling and placentation. J Assist Reprod Genet 2018; 35:1799-1808. [PMID: 29959621 PMCID: PMC6150905 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-018-1244-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Epidemiologic data suggest that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is associated with an increased risk of disorders of placentation including preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction. Specifically, studies have demonstrated that singleton pregnancies conceived following a fresh embryo transfer are at an increased risk of delivering an infant with low birth weight compared to those conceived following a frozen embryo transfer. The mechanism responsible for this association remains unclear. Procedures utilized in IVF have also been linked with epigenetic changes and gene expression changes in both fetal and maternal tissues. Data suggest that modifications in the maternal endometrium can lead to disordered trophoblast invasion and placentation. This study examines the effect of ovarian stimulation on endometrial gene expression and DNA methylation during the window of implantation to examine potential pathways playing a role in the adverse outcomes associated with IVF. METHODS Endometrial biopsies were obtained from oocyte donors and age-matched naturally cycling women 11 days following oocyte retrieval in donors or 12 days following luteinizing hormone (LH) surge in naturally cycling women. Global gene expression was analyzed via Affymetrix Human Gene 1.1 ST array and confirmed with RT-qPCR. DNA methylation was assessed with the Infinium DNA methylation 450 K BeadChip. RESULTS Analysis of endometrial gene expression from 23 women (11 oocyte donors and 12 controls) demonstrated 165 genes with a greater than twofold change in expression between donors and controls. While there were 785 genes with significant differential methylation in the endometrium of donors when compared with control subjects, none of the genes with altered expression showed significant changes in DNA methylation. Analysis of the differentially expressed genes showed enrichment for genes involved in endometrial remodeling including PLAT, HSPE2, MMP2, and TIMP1. Validation studies using RT-qPCR found a 73% reduction in expression of heparanase 2 (HSPE2) an enzyme associated with both angiogenesis and cell invasion, a greater than twofold increase in tissue-type plasminogen activator (PLAT), a serine protease participating in matrix degradation, and a 70% increase in MMP2, a gelatinase involved in collagen and fibronectin breakdown. CONCLUSIONS Superovulation alters expression of genes critical to endometrial remodeling during early implantation. Such changes could lead to altered trophoblast migration and impaired endovascular invasion. These findings offer a potential mechanism for the adverse perinatal outcomes observed following embryo transfer during fresh IVF cycles.
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- Suneeta Senapati
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 3701 Market Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Molecular Cardiology, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 3701 Market Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 3701 Market Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 3701 Market Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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Zhang D, Shi W, Li C, Yuan JJ, Xia W, Xue RH, Sun J, Zhang J. Risk factors for recurrent ectopic pregnancy: a case-control study. BJOG 2018; 123 Suppl 3:82-9. [PMID: 27627605 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.14011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the risk factors for recurrent ectopic pregnancy (REP). DESIGN A retrospective case-control study. SETTING A university medical centre. POPULATION 554 women with a history of ectopic pregnancy (EP) were included. Among them were 181 women with current EP, 184 women with current intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) and 189 nonpregnant women (NonP). METHODS The three groups were matched at a ratio of 1:1 with respect to current age, age of initial EP and gestational week of initial EP. Socio-demographic characteristics, reproductive history, gynaecological and surgical history, and experience of contraception were compared among the three groups. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to adjust for confounders and calculate adjusted odds ratios (AORs). RESULTS The risk of REP increased with history of infertility (AOR = 3.84, 95%CI 2.16-6.86) in REP women compared with IUP controls. Compared with NonP controls, salpingotomy (AOR = 3.04, 95%CI 1.21-36.51) for previous EP was a risk factor for REP. Multiparous women were less likely to suffer REP when compared with NonP women (AOR = 0.36, 95%CI 0.18-0.62) or IUP controls (AOR = 0.35, 95%CI 0.20-0.62). Current use of an intrauterine device (IUD) (REP versus NonP, AOR = 0.02, 95%CI 0.00-0.08) or condoms (REP versus NonP, AOR = 0.16, 95%CI 0.07-0.38) significantly reduced the risk of REP compared with those not using any contraception. Similarly, previous use of condoms also prevented REP compared with those with no previous condom use (REP versus NonP, AOR = 0.20, 95%CI 0.08-0.49; REP versus IUP, AOR = 0.40, 95%CI 0.22-0.71). CONCLUSIONS Women with history of infertility or salpingotomy should be alert for the recurrence of EP. Multiparous women are less likely to suffer REP. We propose the use of condoms for effective prevention of REP. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT History of infertility and salpingotomy for last EP are risk factors for recurrent EP.
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- D Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Embryo-Fetal Original Adult Disease Affiliated to School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Embryo-Fetal Original Adult Disease Affiliated to School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Embryo-Fetal Original Adult Disease Affiliated to School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Embryo-Fetal Original Adult Disease Affiliated to School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Embryo-Fetal Original Adult Disease Affiliated to School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Embryo-Fetal Original Adult Disease Affiliated to School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tong Ji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China. .,Institute of Embryo-Fetal Original Adult Disease Affiliated to School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.
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Mikhail E, Salemi JL, Schickler R, Salihu HM, Plosker S, Imudia AN. National rates, trends and determinants of inpatient surgical management of tubal ectopic pregnancy in the United States, 1998-2011. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2018; 44:730-738. [PMID: 29359520 DOI: 10.1111/jog.13588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To describe the frequency and temporal trends of inpatient hospitalization for tubal ectopic pregnancy as well as patients' characteristics, determinants and the current national trends in surgical management of ectopic pregnancy. METHODS We conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional analysis of patients who were treated for tubal ectopic pregnancy in an inpatient hospital setting in the United States from 1998 to 2011 using data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample databases. National frequency and significant changes in the rate of surgical management of tubal ectopic pregnancy in the inpatient setting are described. RESULTS The study included 334 639 tubal ectopic pregnancies for women aged 18-50 in the United States from 1998 to 2011. The rate of tubal ectopic pregnancy (per 10 000 maternal admissions) decreased from 77.2 in 1998 to 40.5 in 2011. The proportion of tubal ectopic pregnancies for which salpingostomy was performed decreased from 17.0% in 1998 to 7.0% in 2011, while the rate of salpingectomy increased from 69.3% in 1998 to 80.9% in 2011. The temporal change in surgical choice was not different in states with comprehensive in vitro fertilization insurance mandates. CONCLUSION The rate of tubal ectopic pregnancy managed in the inpatient setting in the United States decreased 5% annually between 1998 and 2011. The rate of salpingectomies performed annually increased whereas that of salpingostomy decreased over time. The surgical approach selected for the management of tubal ectopic pregnancies was not influenced by a state's in vitro fertilization mandate status.
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- Emad Mikhail
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Paull C, Robson SJ. Hospital admission and surgical approach to tubal ectopic pregnancy in Australia 2000 to 2014: A population-based study. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2017; 58:234-238. [DOI: 10.1111/ajo.12727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Charlotte Paull
- Flinders Medical Centre; Bedford Park, Adelaide South Australia Australia
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- Australian National University Medical School; Canberra Australian Capital Territory Australia
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Zhang B, Cao L, Ding L, Yan L, Chen ZJ. Effect of different ectopic pregnancy treatments on cryopreserved embryo transfer outcomes: A retrospective cohort study. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther 2017; 6:103-107. [PMID: 30254890 PMCID: PMC6135176 DOI: 10.1016/j.gmit.2017.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2016] [Revised: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the effects of different treatment methods for previous ectopic pregnancies (EP) on cryopreserved embryo transfer (CET) outcomes. Materials and Methods This was a retrospective cohort study. Patients with EP histories were divided into four groups based on their previous EP treatments: Group 1-unilateral tubal removal; Group: 2-bilateral tubal removal or unilateral tubal removal with contralateral tubal ligation; Group: 3-conservative surgery group; and Group 4-conservative medication group. A total of 1333 women with previous histories of being admitted to the hospital for CET treatment were consecutively enrolled between January 2009 and December 2014. Results Patients who underwent bilateral tubal ligation or removal had a lower miscarriage rate [8.88% vs. 3.46%, p = 0.006, odds ratio = 2.718, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.301-5.677] than those who underwent unilateral tubal removal. No significant difference was observed in the rate of EP after CET in the four groups in women with EP histories. (p1 = 0.258, 95%CI = 0.113-1.836; p2 = 0.137, 95%CI = 0.975-0.997; p3 = 0.314, 95%CI = 0.987-1.001; p4 = 0.198, 95%CI = 0.987-1.001). The groups were not different with regard to other pregnancy outcomes. Conclusion There was no significant difference among EP treatment methods with regard to their impacts on CET outcomes in women with EP histories. Bilateral tubal ligation or removal surgery can decrease the miscarriage rate after CET.
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- Bingqian Zhang
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, China
- The Key laboratory for Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, China
- The Key laboratory for Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, China
- The Key laboratory for Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, China
- The Key laboratory for Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, China
- Corresponding authors. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, 157 Jingliu Road, Jinan 250021, China. E-mail addresses: (L. Yan), (Z.-J. Chen)
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, China
- The Key laboratory for Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan, China
- Corresponding authors. Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, 157 Jingliu Road, Jinan 250021, China. E-mail addresses: (L. Yan), (Z.-J. Chen)
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The Effect of Salpingectomy on Ovarian Function. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2017; 24:563-578. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Revised: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Jwa SC, Kamiyama S, Takayama H, Tokunaga Y, Sakumoto T, Higashi M. Extrauterine Choriocarcinoma in the Fallopian Tube Following Infertility Treatment: Implications for the Management of Early-Detected Ectopic Pregnancies. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2017; 24:855-858. [PMID: 28315411 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Revised: 03/05/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Extrauterine choriocarcinoma in the fallopian tube is very rare and is often diagnosed and treated as an ectopic tubal pregnancy. A 34-year-old woman who initially became pregnant after infertility treatment using ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate and intrauterine insemination was later diagnosed with an extrauterine choriocarcinoma in the left fallopian tube. Because of suspected left ectopic tubal pregnancy based on ultrasonography findings and a high level of β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG; 7054.3 mIU/mL), the patient underwent diagnostic laparoscopy at a gestational age of 6 weeks. Left salpingectomy was performed based on the operative diagnosis of an ectopic tubal pregnancy. No signs of tubal rupture or leakage of contents from the fallopian tube were observed during the operation. Her serum β-hCG dropped to 10.3 mIU/mL at 15 days postoperatively. Histopathology demonstrated an extrauterine choriocarcinoma in the removed fallopian tube, and the patient was referred to a regional oncologic hospital to receive additional adjuvant chemotherapy. This case indicates that conservative treatment for ectopic pregnancy should be chosen carefully, and that histopathology diagnosis and appropriate β-hCG monitoring following treatment are important not only to diagnose persistent ectopic pregnancy, but also to rule out the possibility of a tubal choriocarcinoma.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tomishiro Central Hospital, Okinawa, Japan
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A Third Surgically Managed Ectopic Pregnancy after Two Salpingectomies Involving the Opposite Tube. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol 2017; 2017:1653529. [PMID: 28116193 PMCID: PMC5237720 DOI: 10.1155/2017/1653529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Recurrent ectopic pregnancy in a remnant fallopian tube after ipsilateral salpingectomy is clinically rare. We report the extremely rare case of a third recurrent ectopic pregnancy after two previous salpingectomy procedures involving the opposite tube. A 26-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 0, experienced three ectopic pregnancies brought about by natural conception, all of which were treated surgically (right partial salpingectomy, right remnant tube resection, and left total salpingectomy). During the two salpingectomy procedures involving the right tube, the patency of the intact left tube was intraoperatively confirmed with indigo carmine. The most appropriate surgical intervention should be discussed when managing recurrent ectopic pregnancies. It might be necessary to perform total salpingectomy to reduce the risk of future recurrence on the remaining tube.
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Park JH, Cho S, Choi YS, Seo SK, Lee BS. Robot-assisted segmental resection of tubal pregnancy followed by end-to-end reanastomosis for preserving tubal patency and fertility: An initial report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e4714. [PMID: 27741101 PMCID: PMC5072928 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000004714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to evaluate whether robotic tubal reanastomosis after segmental resection of tubal pregnancy is a feasible means of preserving tubal integrity and natural fertility in those with compromised contralateral tubal condition.The study was performed at a university medical center in a retrospective manner where da Vinci robotic system-guided segmental resection of tubal ectopic mass followed by reanastomosis was performed to salvage tubal patency and fertility in those with a single viable fallopian tube. Of the 17 patients with tubal pregnancies that were selected, 14 patients with successful tubal segmental resection and reanastomosis were followed up. The reproducibility of anastomosis success and cumulative pregnancy rates of up to 24 months were analyzed.Patient mean age was 28.88 ± 4.74 years, mean amenorrheic period was 7.01 ± 1.57 weeks and mean human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) level was 9289.00 ± 7510.00 mIU/mL. The overall intraoperative cancellation rate due to unfavorable positioning or size of the tubal mass was 17.65% (3/17), which was converted to either salpingectomy or milking of ectopic mass. Of the 14 attempted, anastomosis for all 14 cases was successful, with 1 anastomotic leakage. One patient wishing to postpone pregnancy and 2 patients where patency of the contralateral tube was confirmed during the operation, were excluded from the pregnancy outcome analysis. Cumulative pregnancy rate was 63.64% (7/11), with 3 (27.27%) ongoing pregnancies, 3 (27.27%) livebirths, and 1 missed abortion at 24 months. During the follow-up, hysterosalpingography (HSG) was performed at 6 months for those who consented, and all 10 fallopian tubes tested were patent. No subsequent tubal pregnancies occurred in the reananstomosed tube for up to a period 24 months.For patients with absent or defective contralateral tubal function, da Vinci-guided reanastomosis after segmental resection of tubal pregnancy is feasible for salvaging tubal patency and fertility.
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- Joo Hyun Park
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gangnam Severance Hospital
- Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gangnam Severance Hospital
- Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Severance Hospital
- Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Severance Hospital
- Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Severance Hospital
- Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Correspondence: Byung Seok Lee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea (e-mail: )
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Ding Y, Huang W, Jiang H, Zhu J. A new tubal classification system for fertility prognosis after laparoscopic salpingostomy for tubal pregnancy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2016; 203:136-41. [PMID: 27285304 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.03.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Revised: 03/20/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the objectivity and accuracy of a new system that predicts the pregnancy outcomes in patients with tubal pregnancy after laparoscopic salpingostomy. STUDY DESIGN 480 tubal pregnancy patients were retrospectively stratified as mild, moderate, or severe group according to the new tubal classification system in which pelvic adhesions, tubal morphology, structure, and patency were included. The follow-up was performed for 24 months to determine spontaneous pregnancy outcomes. RESULTS The tubal classification was significantly associated with intrauterine pregnancy rates (mild 70.9% vs. moderate 66.0% vs. severe 41.8%, P=0.001) and recurrent ectopic pregnancy rates (mild 2.8% vs. moderate 4.2% vs. severe 10.9%, P=0.047). The 24-month cumulative rate of intrauterine pregnancy was 73.5% in the mild group, 68.5% in the moderate group, and 45.8% in the severe group (P=0.002). The 24-month cumulative repeat ectopic pregnancy rate was 6.6% in the mild group, 9.1% in the moderate group, and 15% in the severe group (P=0.154). In Cox multivariate regression analysis, a lack of a history of infertility [hazard ratio (HR)=0.633, P=0.001] and tubal scoring (mild HR=2.408, P=0.008; moderate HR=2.147, P=0.010) were significantly associated with a higher rate of spontaneous intrauterine pregnancy. Having a history of infertility (HR=0.351, P=0.037) and no prior abdominopelvic surgery (HR=2.907, P=0.014) were significantly associated with a lower ectopic pregnancy rate. CONCLUSION The new tubal classification system significantly correlated with spontaneous pregnancy outcomes in patients with tubal pregnancy following laparoscopic salpingostomy.
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- Yan Ding
- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Comparison of the Fertility Outcome of Salpingotomy and Salpingectomy in Women with Tubal Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0152343. [PMID: 27015601 PMCID: PMC4807767 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0152343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Accepted: 03/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare the natural fertility outcomes of salpingotomy and salpingectomy among women treated for tubal pregnancy. METHODS An online database search including PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL and Web of Science was performed to identify studies comparing salpingotomy and salpingectomy to treat women with tubal pregnancy. The search included papers published after the databases were established until May 2015. Two reviewers independently screened literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and then extracted data and assessed the methodological quality of all of the included studies. The meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software. The registration number is CRD42015017545 in PROSPERO. RESULTS Two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and eight cohort studies, including a total of 1,229 patients, were znalyzed. The meta-analysis of the RCT subgroup indicated that there was no statistically significant difference in IUP rates (RR = 1.04, 95% CI = 0.89-1.21, P = 0.61) nor the repeat ectopic pregnancy (REP) rate (RR = 1.30, 95% CI = 0.72-2.38, P = 0.39) between the salpingotomy and salpingectomy group. In contrast, the cohort study subgroup analysis revealed that the IUP rate was higher in the salpingotomy group compared with the salpingectomy group (RR = 1.24, 95% CI = 1.08-1.42, P = 0.002); Salpingotomy also increased the risk of REP rate (RR = 2.27, 95% CI = 1.12-4.58, P = 0.02). The persistent ectopic pregnancy (PEP) occurred more frequently in the salpingotomy group than the salpingectomy group (RR = 11.61, 95% CI = 3.17-42.46, P = 0.0002). An IUP would be more likely to occur after salpingotomy than salpingectomy when the follow-up time was more than 36 months (RR = 1.16, 95% CI = 1.02-1.32, P = 0.03). The IUP rate (RR = 1.13, 95% CI = 1.01-1.26, P = 0.03), and the REP rate (RR = 1.62, 95% CI = 1.02-2.56, P = 0.04) was higher after salpingotomy than salpingectomy among patients from Europe compared with those from America. CONCLUSIONS Based on the available evidence, we believe that for patients with a healthy contralateral tube operated for tubal pregnancy, the subsequent fertility after salpingectomy and salpingotomy are similar in the long term. The fertility prospects will not be improved via salpingotomy compared with salpingectomy.
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Fertilité et risque de récidive après traitement chirurgical d’une grossesse extra-utérine : salpingotomie versus salpingectomie. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 45:129-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2015.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2015] [Revised: 07/18/2015] [Accepted: 08/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Li J, Jiang K, Zhao F. Fertility outcome analysis after surgical management of tubal ectopic pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study. BMJ Open 2015; 5:e007339. [PMID: 26351180 PMCID: PMC4563265 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2014] [Revised: 03/13/2015] [Accepted: 03/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the subsequent fertility and risk of recurrence of an ectopic pregnancy (EP) in women who had had an EP, according to the type of surgical treatment they received--that is, salpingectomy, salpingostomy or tubal anastomosis. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was carried out between January 2003 and September 2011 of 618 patients admitted to hospital with tubal EP and who had received surgical treatment (salpingectomy, n=434; salpingostomy, n=112; and tube anastomosis, n=72). Main outcomes included the first intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) and recurrent EP. RESULTS The crude IUP rates up to 24 months after surgery were 55.5% for salpingectomy, 50.9% for salpingostomy and 40.3% for tubal anastomosis treatments. In the multivariate-adjusted model, with the patients receiving salpingectomy as the reference group, HR for patients after salpingostomy and tubal anastomosis treatments for IUP were 0.912 (95% CI 0.762 to 2.017) and 0.619 (95% CI 0.328 to 0.927), respectively. The 2-year cumulative recurrent EP rates were found to be 8.1% for salpingectomy, 6.3% for salpingostomy and 16.7% for tubal anastomosis treatments. Taking the patients receiving salpingectomy as the reference group, the patients who received tubal anastomosis had a positively higher risk of recurrent EP (HR=2.280; 95% CI 1.121 to 4.636) in univariate analysis. Adjustment for other potential confounders only slightly attenuated the HR. CONCLUSIONS The patients with an EP receiving tubal anastomosis treatments appeared to have a lower 2-year rate of IUP and a higher risk of recurrent EP after adjustment for other potential risk factors.
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- Jingwei Li
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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Kenfack B, Nguefack-Tsague G, Ateudjeu J, Che GA, Mboudou ET. Fertility after ectopic pregnancy in a district hospital in Cameroon. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2015; 130:165-8. [PMID: 25916965 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2014] [Revised: 01/20/2015] [Accepted: 04/08/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess spontaneous conception after an ectopic pregnancy (EP) in a rural area of a low-resource country. METHODS The present prospective cohort study enrolled patients aged 15-45 years who were treated for EP at Sangmelima District Hospital, Cameroon, between January 2006 and December 2008. All patients who wished to become pregnant in the future were included and followed up from treatment for EP either until termination of a subsequent pregnancy or for 3 years if they did not become pregnant, whichever came first. Patients who were followed up for less than 18 months without a pregnancy were excluded from analysis. RESULTS The final analysis included 56 women, of whom 23 (41%) became pregnant (21 [38%] had intrauterine pregnancies, 2 [4%] EPs). The mean interval between treatment for EP and first conception was 11.82±7.46 months. In multivariate analysis, absence of contralateral adnexal pathology was significantly associated with higher fertility (hazard ratio 9.00, 95% confidence interval 1.48-54.67; P=0.017). CONCLUSION Fertility after EP in a rural area of Cameroon was found to be low, but recurrence of EP was rare.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon.
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- Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Ministry of Public Health, West Regional Delegation, Bafoussam, Cameroon
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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Effect of second-look laparoscopy on subsequent fertility outcome after laparoscopic salpingostomy for tubal pregnancy: a randomized controlled study. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2015; 22:612-8. [PMID: 25620217 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2014] [Revised: 01/16/2015] [Accepted: 01/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To clarify the potential value of second-look laparoscopy (SLL) in improving fertility outcomes after laparoscopic salpingostomy for tubal pregnancy. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. SETTING West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University. PATIENTS 216 women with future birth demand who underwent laparoscopic salpingostomy for tubal pregnancy. INTERVENTIONS SLL was performed in the SLL group at 3 months after the primary surgery. MEASUREMENT AND MAIN RESULTS In both the SLL and control groups, the subjects were assigned to a slight adhesion (SLA) or severe adhesion (SEA) subgroup. At 3-year follow-up, the fertility outcomes were compared between the SLL and control groups and also between the SLA and SEA subgroups. The intrauterine pregnancy rate was higher in the SLL group compared with the control group (63.1% vs 48.6%; p = .032), and the incidence of recurrent ectopic pregnancy was lower in the SLL group than in the control group (6.3% vs 16.2%; p = .021). In the control group, the cumulative pregnancy rate was higher in the SLA subgroup compared with the SEA subgroup (p = .017), but in the SLL group, the cumulative pregnancy rate did not differ between the 2 subgroups (p = .502). The cumulative pregnancy rate was higher in the SEA subgroup of the SLL group compared with the SEA subgroup of the control group (p = .014), but did not differ between the SLA subgroup of the SLL group and the SLA subgroup of the control group (p = .456). CONCLUSION SLL may improve subsequent fertility outcome after laparoscopic salpingostomy for tubal pregnancy, and may be especially recommended for women with severe and extensive pelvic adhesions.
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Fallopian tube stripping forceps: a novel instrumental design for distal tubal pregnancy laparoscopy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2014; 183:109-13. [PMID: 25461362 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2014.10.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2014] [Revised: 10/09/2014] [Accepted: 10/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare a new method using fallopian tube stripping forceps (FTSF) for salpingostomy in laparoscopic tubal pregnancy management. STUDY DESIGN Comparative observational study. A total of 102 patients with ampullary tubal pregnancy were treated as follows: 56 patients (Group 1) underwent stripping by FTSF, and 46 patients (Group 2) underwent salpingostomy. The bleeding, operation time, persistent ectopic pregnancy (EP) rate, and the first reproductive performance were investigated. RESULTS We found less intraoperative bleeding, shorter operation times, and lower rates of EP recurrence in Group 1 compared with Group 2. In contrast, we observed no significant differences in the persistent EP rate, the occurrences of spontaneous intrauterine pregnancy and miscarriage, and the rates of successful IVF between the two groups. CONCLUSION For distal tubal pregnancy with an ectopic mass ≤30mm, laparoscopic fallopian tube stripping assisted by FTSF may be an easy, less-damaging, conservative operational modality with lower recurrent EP compared with salpingostomy for patients who desire future pregnancy.
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Odejinmi F, Oliver R. Salpingotomy versus salpingectomy in women with tubal pregnancy. J Comp Eff Res 2014; 3:241-3. [PMID: 24969151 DOI: 10.2217/cer.14.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Evaluation of: Mol F, van Mello NM, Strandell A et al. Salpingotomy versus salpingectomy in women with tubal pregnancy (ESEP study): an open-label, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Lancet 383(9927), 1483-1439 (2014). Ectopic pregnancy can still manifest itself as a life-threatening condition and, hence, the establishment of accurate evidence-based treatment modalities remain paramount. Surgical treatment has long been a mainstay of ectopic pregnancy treatment. To date, there is a wealth of data establishing laparoscopic treatment as the 'gold standard'; however, paradoxically, the evidence behind choosing the two main treatment methods of salpingotomy and salpingectomy, especially with regards to future fertility potential, remain unclear. This article is a summary of a randomized controlled trial of salpingotomy versus salpingectomy in patients with an apparent contralateral healthy tube and the impact on future fertility. It attempts to answer the clinical question whether preservation of tube by salpingotomy increases the futures chances of natural conception as opposed to salpingectomy.
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- Funlayo Odejinmi
- Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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Egerup P, Kårhus LL, Skovlund CW, Lidegaard O. Improving reproductive long-term prognosis for women with a first ectopic pregnancy. A national controlled follow-up study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2014; 93:490-6. [PMID: 24617850 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.12377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2013] [Accepted: 03/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe developments in reproductive long-term prognosis in women with a first ectopic pregnancy as compared with two control cohorts. DESIGN Controlled cohort study. SETTING Data were collected from four national Danish registries. POPULATION All Danish women of reproductive age (15-49 years) through the period 1977-2009 and all reproductive outcomes in these women. METHODS Data were collected from four national Danish registries. Three cohorts of women with a first recorded ectopic pregnancy during the periods 1980-84, 1985-89, and 1990-94, were compared with age-matched controls with a first miscarriage and a first induced abortion and followed for 15 years for all further pregnancy outcomes. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Pregnancy outcomes included deliveries, miscarriages, induced abortions and ectopic pregnancies. RESULTS The birth rate for women with a first ectopic pregnancy increased significantly through the three cohorts from 85 to 122 deliveries/100 women during the follow-up period. The risk of miscarriages also increased over time, whereas the risk of further ectopic pregnancies remained unchanged at 22-24 events/100 women. Compared to women with a first miscarriage, the rate ratio for deliveries increased from 0.59 (95% CI 0.56-0.63) to 0.71 (95% CI 0.68-0.75) over the time covering the three cohorts. CONCLUSION The long-term delivery rate among women with a first ectopic pregnancy has improved significantly over time.
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- Pia Egerup
- Department of Gynecology, Rigshospitalet University Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Christopoulos G, Kelly T, Lavery S, Trew G. Surgical skills of specialty trainees in emergency gynaecological laparoscopic procedures: A national UK survey. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2014; 34:435-8. [DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2014.901304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Low-dose methotrexate treatment in ectopic pregnancy: a retrospective analysis of 164 ectopic pregnancies treated between 2000 and 2008. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2013; 289:329-35. [PMID: 23912533 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-013-2982-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2013] [Accepted: 07/24/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Ectopic pregnancy is an acute, potentially life-threatening condition. The aim of this study was to compare the results of surgery and methotrexate treatment in women with ectopic pregnancy, along with a review of the literature. METHODS 164 women with ectopic pregnancy, treated from 2000 to 2008 at the university gynecology department, were examined in a retrospective analysis. Patients with diagnosed ectopic pregnancy underwent one of the following treatments: Salpingotomy, salpingectomy or administration of a single dose of 30 mg methotrexate. The main outcome measures were treatment success rate, rate of patients wishing to have children after the ectopic pregnancy, and rates of pregnancy, live births, recurrent ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, use of assisted reproduction and side effects. RESULTS There were no significant differences in success rates between the groups (methotrexate 83.9 %, salpingotomy 88.2 %, salpingectomy 96.8 %). Significantly more patients in the salpingotomy group wished to become pregnant afterward than in the salpingectomy group. No significant differences were observed between the groups in the rates of intrauterine pregnancy, live births, recurrences, miscarriages, or side effects. CONCLUSIONS With defined inclusion criteria, similar results can be achieved with low-dose single administration of 30 mg methotrexate in comparison with surgical treatment for ectopic pregnancy. On the basis of the data presented here, further research to establish optimal dosages for methotrexate is needed.
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Lund Karhus L, Egerup P, Wessel Skovlund C, Lidegaard O. Long-term reproductive outcomes in women whose first pregnancy is ectopic: a national controlled follow-up study. Hum Reprod 2012; 28:241-6. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/des375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Calcagno A, Londero AP, Haag T, Driul L, Bertozzi S, Grassi T, Marchesoni D, Manhes H. Surgical treatment of ectopic pregnancy associated with predisposing factors of tuboperitoneal infertility. MINIM INVASIV THER 2012; 22:97-103. [PMID: 22861158 DOI: 10.3109/13645706.2012.708346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We sought to study the advantages of laparoscopic conservative treatment and pelvic reproductive surgery in patients with ectopic pregnancy and predisposing factors of tuboperitoneal infertility. MATERIAL AND METHODS Patients who had undergone laparoscopic treatment for ectopic pregnancy were considered, with factors for tuboperitoneal infertility, while patients who underwent previous salpingectomy or assisted reproductive technology were excluded. The groups treated by salpingotomy (conservative) or salpingectomy (radical) were compared in terms of spontaneous intrauterine pregnancy rate, cumulative one-year pregnancy rate and recurrence of ectopic pregnancy. We considered patients treated with adhesiolysis, fimbrioplasty, and neosalpingostomy for tubal pathology as part of the fertility surgery group. RESULTS Among 41 considered patients, 21 (51%) underwent conservative laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy. Twenty patients (49%) had salpingectomy. Despite the treatment of tuboperitoneal infertility factors in both groups, the pregnancy rate was significantly higher in the conservative group than in the radical one (76% vs 25%, p < 0.05). The overall cumulative rate of ectopic pregnancy recurrence was 22% and no significant difference was found between conservative and radical treatment (p 0.645). CONCLUSIONS Salpingotomy should be preferred in all patients with ectopic pregnancy associated with factors of tuboperitoneal infertility. Infertility surgery clearly cannot help patients treated with salpingectomy, who obtain lower spontaneous pregnancy rates than those of the conservative group.
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- Angelo Calcagno
- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, AOU SM della Misericordia, Udine, Italy.
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de Bennetot M, Rabischong B, Aublet-Cuvelier B, Belard F, Fernandez H, Bouyer J, Canis M, Pouly JL. Fertility after tubal ectopic pregnancy: results of a population-based study. Fertil Steril 2012; 98:1271-6.e1-3. [PMID: 22818285 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.06.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2012] [Revised: 06/12/2012] [Accepted: 06/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the reproductive outcome after an ectopic pregnancy (EP) based on the type of treatment used, and to identify predictive factors of spontaneous fertility. DESIGN Observational population based-study. SETTING Regional sistry. PATIENT(S) One thousand sixty-four women registered from 1992 to 2008. INTERVENTION(S) Laparoscopic (radical or conservative), or medical treatment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Epidemiologic characteristics, clinical presentation, treatments performed, reproductive outcome, recurrence. RESULT(S) The 24-month cumulative rate of intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) was 67% after salpingectomy, 76% after salpingostomy, and 76% after medical treatment. IUP rate was lower after radical treatment compared with conservative treatments in univariable analysis. In multivariate analysis, IUP rate was significantly lower for patients >35 years old or with history of infertility or tubal disease. For them, IUP rate was significantly higher after conservative treatment compared with salpingectomy. The 2-year cumulative rate of recurrences was 18.5% after salpingostomy or salpingectomy and 25.5% after medical treatment. History of infertility or of previous live birth would be protective, in contrast to history of voluntary termination of pregnancy. CONCLUSION(S) Conservative strategy seems to be preferred, whenever possible, to preserve patients' fertility without increasing the risk of recurrence. The choice between conservative treatments does not rely on subsequent fertility, but more likely on their own indications and therapeutic effectiveness. Risk factors of recurrence could be considered for secondary prevention.
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- Marianne de Bennetot
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pôle de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Estaing, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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De Bennetot M, Rabischong B, Aublet-Cuvelier B, Belard F, Fernandez H, Bouyer J, Mage G, Pouly JL. [Risk factors for recurrence of ectopic pregnancy]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 41:55-61. [PMID: 22018441 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2011.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2011] [Revised: 09/10/2011] [Accepted: 09/15/2011] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Investigate and identify the risk factors influencing the recurrence of ectopic pregnancies. PATIENTS AND METHODS The Auvergne ectopic pregnancy registry data were analyzed from 1992 to 2008. The appearance of a recurrence was studied among 1108 women from 18 to 44 years old, who attempted to conceive again. RESULTS One hundred and sixteen repeated ectopic pregnancies occurred (10.5 %) during the period under study. The rate of recurrence was significantly higher among women who had a history of voluntary termination of pregnancy (P=0.01). Conversely, fewer recurrences (P=0.01 and 0.0478) occurred among women having a history of infertility or previous live birth. The treatment for ectopic pregnancy, whether it is conservative or radical laparoscopic, or medical with methotrexate did not significantly influence the recurrence rate (P=0.86). CONCLUSION Reproductive history appears to involve the risk of repeated ectopic pregnancy and must be taken into account in their secondary prevention. As for the choice of treatment, the risk of recurrence does not seem to constitute a decisive argument.
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- Service de gynécologie-obstétrique et reproduction humaine, CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, CHU Estaing, 1, place Lucie-Aubrac, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Turan V. Fertility outcomes subsequent to treatment of tubal ectopic pregnancy in younger Turkish women. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2011; 24:251-5. [PMID: 21715197 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2010.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2010] [Revised: 12/14/2010] [Accepted: 12/27/2010] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE The assessment of future fertility in patients that were hospitalized with diagnosis of tubal ectopic pregnancy. DESIGN Between January 1998 and September 2008, we retrospectively reviewed 219 tubal ectopic pregnancy patients who were hospitalized. The patients using contraceptive methods, underwent previous pelvic or tubal surgery, pregnancy after in vitro fertilization, over the age of 28, and extratubal ectopic pregnancies were excluded. Patients who actively attempted to conceive were included. We called all the patients to see whether they had pregnancy in 24 months, and how long they had waited for this after the operation. Overall, we could not reach 14 patients who were treated surgically (n = 9) or medically (n = 5). SETTING Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey. PARTICIPANTS Women aged between 18 and 28 years that were treated because of tubal ectopic pregnancy and have concerns about infertility. INTERVENTIONS Medical treatment with methotrexate (n = 34), salpingectomy (n = 62) salpingostomy (n = 37). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Intrauterine pregnancy rates, ectopic pregnancy rates and mean time to pregnancy after interventions. RESULTS After questionnaire: in the methotrexate group; six of 29 (20%) had no pregnancy; 23 (79%) of them conceived, but three (10%) of the pregnancies were extrauterine. Thirty-seven patients received salpingostomy and 62 patients composed the salpingectomy group. Intrauterine pregnancy rates up to 24 months were established as 65.2% in salpingectomy (n = 55) and 60.1% in the salpingostomy (n = 35) groups respectively. No significant difference was noticed when pregnancy rates were compared among three groups (P = 0.942). Mean time to pregnancy in methotrexate group was 7.8 ± 2.2 months, and in salpingostomy and salpingectomy groups was 8.7 ± 2.2 and 9.3 ± 3.1 months respectively (P = 0.841). CONCLUSION Since we found no difference in terms of pregnancy rates among three groups, medical treatment appears to be more favored with early and accurate diagnosis. After salpingectomy, patients may conceive later in life when compared with other groups so selected patients should be assessed according to their age for the decision of assisted reproductive techniques.
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- Volkan Turan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
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Update on Trends for Inpatient Surgical Management of Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy in Maryland. South Med J 2011; 104:488-94. [DOI: 10.1097/smj.0b013e31821e9020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Boukaidi SA, Delotte J, Steyaert H, Valla JS, Sattonet C, Bouaziz J, Bongain A. Thirteen cases of isolated tubal torsions associated with hydrosalpinx in children and adolescents, proposal for conservative management: retrospective review and literature survey. J Pediatr Surg 2011; 46:1425-31. [PMID: 21763846 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2011.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2010] [Revised: 12/15/2010] [Accepted: 01/23/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Isolated tubal torsion associated with hydrosalpinx is a rare pathology. Our goal was to analyze the clinical and imaging features and discuss the different treatment options available. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all the cases of adnexal torsion treated in our department of pediatric surgery over a 10-year period. We searched 2 electronic databases (Medline and Sciencedirect) and targeted reports published during the same period using the key words tubal torsion and hydrosalpinx. RESULTS A total of 13 cases, 6 from our hospital and 7 in the medical literature, were identified and analyzed. In 9 (69%) of 13 cases (n = 9/13), torsion and hydrosalpinx occurred on the left fallopian tube. Salpingectomy was performed in 11 of the patients. The resected tubes showed the persistence of ciliated cells associated with signs of moderate ischemic infarction in 50% (n = 3/6) of the cases. CONCLUSIONS Isolated tubal torsion associated with hydrosalpinx is too often misdiagnosed and treated by salpingectomy regardless of the negative impact on the future reproductive potential of our young patients. As is commonly advocated for ovarian salvage in adnexal torsions, tubal conservation should be favored when possible.
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- Samir Alexandre Boukaidi
- Department of Obstetrics Gynecology Reproduction and Foetal Medecine, CHU de Nice, L'Archet hospital, 151 route Saint-Antoine de Ginestière 06200 Nice, France.
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OBJECTIVE Many serum markers have been proposed to aid in the identification of an ectopic pregnancy, but few have been validated. Most studies have been limited by sample size and design. The goal of this study was to assess putative markers to identify which can be optimally combined. METHODS We conducted a case-control study using sera from 100 patients with ectopic pregnancy and 100 patients with intrauterine pregnancy who presented to three urban academic centers between September 2000 and April 2009 with first-trimester pain or bleeding. Samples were analyzed for 12 promising biomarkers. Classification tree analysis was used to examine markers simultaneously with the goal of optimizing the accuracy of ectopic pregnancy diagnosis, and validation was performed using bootstrapping. RESULTS Six of the 12 markers were differentially expressed between those with ectopic pregnancy and intrauterine pregnancy (P<.001) with fair diagnostic properties (area under the curve greater than 0.6) when examined individually (inhibin A, progesterone, activin A, vascular endothelial growth factor [VEGF], pregnancy-specific β-1-glycoprotein, and pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A). Six additional markers were found to have limited value. Using a two-step diagnostic algorithm with four markers (progesterone, VEGF, inhibin A, activin A), we diagnosed 42% of the sample with perfect specificity and 98% (93-100%) sensitivity. Overall, a single ectopic pregnancy was misclassified, achieving 99% (96-100%) accuracy. CONCLUSION Evaluating a large number of biomarkers simultaneously demonstrates that most of the putative markers of ectopic pregnancy are not useful. However, a select few can distinguish ectopic pregnancy from intrauterine pregnancy with superior accuracy as part of a multiple marker test. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION : ClinicalTrials.gov, www.clinicaltrials.gov, NCT00194168.
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Tinelli A, Malvasi A, Pellegrino M, Pontrelli G, Martulli B, Tsin DA. Laparoscopical management of cornual pregnancies: a report of three cases. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2010; 151:199-202. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2010.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2009] [Revised: 03/18/2010] [Accepted: 03/31/2010] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Mohiyiddeen L, Singh S, El-Gawly R. Three ipsilateral ectopic pregnancies managed surgically. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2010; 30:216-7. [PMID: 20143999 DOI: 10.3109/01443610903390981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- L Mohiyiddeen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan, Lancashire, UK
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Balci O, Ozdemir S, Mahmoud AS, Acar A, Colakoglu MC. The efficacy of multiple-dose methotrexate treatment for unruptured tubal ectopic pregnancy and conversion rate to surgery: a study on 294 cases. Fertil Steril 2010; 93:2415-7. [PMID: 20137786 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2009] [Revised: 08/11/2009] [Accepted: 09/08/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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In this prospective study 294 patients diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy (EP) were treated with multiple-dose methotrexate (MTX) to determine the conversion rate to surgery. We concluded that multiple-dose MTX treatment had a low success rate, and the success rate was not related to initial b-hCG value; it was more related to the size of gestational mass before treatment.
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- Osman Balci
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meram Medicine Faculty, Selcuk University, Akyokus, 42080, Konya, Turkey.
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Optimal treatment for patients with ectopic pregnancies and a history of fertility-reducing factors. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2009; 283:41-5. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-009-1270-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2009] [Accepted: 10/15/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kuroda K, Takeuchi H, Kitade M, Kikuchi I, Shimanuki H, Kumakiri J, Kobayashi Y, Kuroda M, Takeda S. Assessment of tubal disorder as a risk factor for repeat ectopic pregnancy after laparoscopic surgery for tubal pregnancy. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2009; 35:520-4. [PMID: 19527393 DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2008.00969.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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UNLABELLED HEADING AIMS: We evaluated tubal disorders, including peritubal adhesions, as risk factors for repeat ectopic pregnancy (REP) after laparoscopic linear salpingotomy (LS) or salpingectomy for tubal pregnancy. METHODS This was a retrospective clinical study in a university hospital. RESULTS Of 43 women monitored for at least 6 months after LS, 28 (65%) subsequently conceived. In 24 (86%) of these women the pregnancy was intrauterine, and four (14%) had REP. Of 40 women with a unilateral tube monitored for at least 6 months after salpingectomy, 24 (60%) conceived. In 17 (71%) of these women the pregnancy was intrauterine, and seven (29%) had REP. There was no significant difference between groups in postoperative pregnancy or REP rates. There was no significant difference in the mean adhesion score by revised American Fertility Society stage points (re-AFS) at operation and the site of subsequent pregnancy in either the LS or the salpingectomy group, although the mean re-AFS score was significantly higher in women who had REP (3.1) than in those whose subsequent pregnancy was intrauterine (0.4). CONCLUSIONS There was no significant difference in postoperative pregnancy or REP rates following previous LS or salpingectomy. The re-AFS score appeared to be an accurate predictor of the prognosis of subsequent pregnancies.
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- Keiji Kuroda
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Abstract
The incidence of ectopic pregnancies is increasing, which may be related to better diagnostic tools as well as the increasing use of assisted reproductive technologies. However, the signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy can be similar to other complications of early pregnancy such as miscarriage. Diagnosis often requires serial human chorionic gonadotropin levels along with ultrasound and, in some cases, dilation and curettage. Once a diagnosis has been made, treatment options include medical therapy with methotrexate and surgery, which can often be performed via the laparoscope. Fertility rates after therapy are similar for both medically and surgically treated patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jennifer L Kulp
- University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Penn Fertility Care, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 3701 Market St. Suite 810, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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