title: Laparoscopic uterine artery occlusion before cervical curettage in cervical ectopic pregnancy: Safe and effective for preventing massive bleeding.
abstract: Cervical ectopic pregnancy is associated with high risk for massive bleeding conditions. Cervical ectopic pregnancy can usually be treated by methotrexate injection or surgery. We present 4 cases of cervical ectopic pregnancy that were treated successfully with different uterine-conserving methods. By comparing our experience of 4 cases managed in different ways, we found that laparoscopic uterine artery occlusion before cervical curettage is more effective method for preventing massive bleeding.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Pusan, Korea.
authors.forename: Hong-Seok
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Pusan, Korea.
authors.forename: Na-Young
authors.initials: NY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Pusan, Korea.
authors.forename: Yong-Il
authors.initials: YI
authors.lastname: Ji
keywords: Ectopic pregnancy; Hemostatic techniques; Laparoscopy; Therapeutic occlusion; Uterine artery embolization