Laparoscopic management of ovarian pregnancy. A case report.
Operative laparoscopy has been reported to be a useful alternative to laparotomy for the treatment of tubal pregnancy. Ovarian pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic gestation that can be treated with operative laparoscopy. The most serious problem in treating ovarian pregnancy is making an accurate diagnosis; pathologic documentation is the only way to confirm the diagnosis. Postoperative follow-up should include evaluation of the patient for bleeding or infection and serial monitoring of quantitative beta-human chorionic gonadotropin levels to confirm the complete removal of placental tissue.
Van Coevering
R J
RJ
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, State University of New York at Buffalo 14210-2490.
Fisher
J E
JE
D000328:Adult; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010053:Ovary / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin