title: [From failure to success? A case of reduction of the number of embryos in a septuplet pregnancy].
abstract: The authors report a case of septuplet pregnancy that occurred after stimulation of ovulation using h.M.G.-h.C.G. This multiple pregnancy occurred because of failure of the triple surveillance using clinical, biological and ultrasound techniques. The number of embryos was reduced by needling through the abdominal wall. Two procedures were necessary. The technique that was used is described in detail and illustrated. The twin pregnancy that was left carried on successfully. This describes a technique that should be used rarely and should not in any way modify the strict rules for monitoring ovulation.
authors.affiliation: Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique A.B.C., Hôpital La Grave, Toulouse.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Favrin
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Sarramon
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hanayen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Amouroux
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Reme
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D014427:Twins; D014463:Ultrasonography
vernacular_title: De l'échec au succès? Un cas de réduction embryonnaire d'une grossesse septuple.