Hysteroscopic resection of a cervical ectopic pregnancy.
OBJECTIVE
To test a new surgical approach to cervical pregnancy.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
University teaching hospital.


METHODS
A patient presenting with a cervical pregnancy.


METHODS
Hysteroscopic resection of a cervical pregnancy.


METHODS
Successful resolution of the ectopic pregnancy (EP) and preservation of the uterus.


RESULTS
Successful treatment of a cervical pregnancy by uterine resectoscope is described.


CONCLUSIONS
Operative hysteroscopy permits direct visualization and complete resection of a cervical pregnancy. When it is successful, this treatment should result in prompt resolution of the EP, thus avoiding prolonged follow-up.
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Department of Gynaecology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Farrell
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D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri; D018997:Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000097:blood / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014463:Ultrasonography
D018997:Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human; D008727:Methotrexate