title: Ectopic pregnancy in a uterine perforation site.
abstract: Uterine perforation can occur following first-trimester abortion or more commonly postpartum after evacuation of retained placental tissues. We report a case of a pregnancy at the site of a recent uterine perforation. Possible mechanisms of this rare condition and different therapeutic options are mentioned.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
authors: Anwar H
authors: AH
authors: Nassar
authors: Iman
authors: I
authors: Charara
authors: Abdel Karim
authors: AK
authors: Nawfal
authors: Labib
authors: L
authors: Ghulmiyyah
authors: Ihab M
authors: IM
authors: Usta
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018457:Placenta, Retained / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011261:Pregnancy Trimester, First; D011274:Pregnancy, Tubal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D014621:Vagina / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging