Laparoscopic electrodessication of an interstitial pregnancy.
OBJECTIVE
To report on the case of a woman who presented with lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, and who was diagnosed with early interstitial pregnancy.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
Medical center and teaching hospital.


METHODS
A 32-year-old woman with a previous history of ectopic pregnancy.


METHODS
Imaging study with ultrasonography and laparoscopy.


METHODS
Complete resolution of the ectopic pregnancy at the interstitial site of the amputated fallopian tube, and resumption of menstruation.


RESULTS
Other causes of internal bleeding were ruled out. Menstruation resumed 30 days after the procedure.


CONCLUSIONS
An early interstitial pregnancy may be successfully managed with laparoscopic electrodessication.
Ko
Ma-Lee
ML
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Jeng
Cherng-Jye
CJ
Chou
Chun-San
CS
She
Bo-Ching
BC
Chen
Su-Chee
SC
Tzeng
Chii-Ruey
CR
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014463:Ultrasonography