Tamada S, Masuyama H, Maki J, Eguchi T, Mitsui T, Eto E, Hayata K, Hiramatsu Y. Successful pregnancy located in a uterine cesarean scar: A case report.
Case Rep Womens Health 2017;
14:8-10. [PMID:
29593990 DOI:
10.1016/j.crwh.2017.03.003]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2016] [Revised: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy. Because CSP carries a high risk of uterine rupture and life-threatening bleeding, the pregnancy should be terminated upon confirmation of diagnosis. There have been few reports of CSP with successful delivery. We present a case of CSP under expectant management, with delivery via planned cesarean section at 35 weeks of gestation. This report suggests that successful pregnancy outcome can be achieved in some women with uterine cesarean scar, but further analysis and additional studies are required in order to describe the optimal protocol of expectant management in CSP.
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