title: Laparoscopic Resection of Unruptured Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy.
abstract: A non-communicating rudimentary horn is an uncommon site for ectopic pregnancy. Rudimentary horn pregnancy (RHP) is a rare entity but associated with grave clinical consequences. Majority of these cases if not detected timely end up in uterine rupture and present as an obstetrical emergency. We present this case of a 32-year-old, third gravida with a 12 weeks live gestation in the right rudimentary horn, which was successfully managed with laparoscopic resection. Early diagnosis is the key stone in the management of such cases. Laparoscopic resection is a safe and viable option in the surgical management of unruptured RHP.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Deepti
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Usha
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Ramesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gaikwad
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sudha
keywords: Laparoscopy; resection; rudimentary horn pregnancy