Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy in the Tubal Remnant after Salpingectomy

We present two cases of ectopic pregnancy located within the remnant tube following ipsilateral salpingectomy. This particular pathology is rare and yet has significant consequences for the patient, with mortality rates 10–15 times higher than other ectopic pregnancies. It demonstrates that salpinge...

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Main Authors: Bahareh Samiei-Sarir, Christopher Diehm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/753269
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description We present two cases of ectopic pregnancy located within the remnant tube following ipsilateral salpingectomy. This particular pathology is rare and yet has significant consequences for the patient, with mortality rates 10–15 times higher than other ectopic pregnancies. It demonstrates that salpingectomy does not exclude ectopic pregnancy on the ipsilateral side. We suggest careful clinical consideration and bring attention to the current surgical technique.
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spelling doaj-art-dc49a10c2fd849fda13e40b6616ef1872025-02-03T01:24:17ZengWileyCase Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology2090-66842090-66922013-01-01201310.1155/2013/753269753269Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy in the Tubal Remnant after SalpingectomyBahareh Samiei-Sarir0Christopher Diehm1Western Sydney Local Health District, AustraliaWestern Sydney Local Health District, AustraliaWe present two cases of ectopic pregnancy located within the remnant tube following ipsilateral salpingectomy. This particular pathology is rare and yet has significant consequences for the patient, with mortality rates 10–15 times higher than other ectopic pregnancies. It demonstrates that salpingectomy does not exclude ectopic pregnancy on the ipsilateral side. We suggest careful clinical consideration and bring attention to the current surgical technique.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/753269
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Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy in the Tubal Remnant after Salpingectomy
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title Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy in the Tubal Remnant after Salpingectomy
title_full Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy in the Tubal Remnant after Salpingectomy
title_fullStr Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy in the Tubal Remnant after Salpingectomy
title_full_unstemmed Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy in the Tubal Remnant after Salpingectomy
title_short Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy in the Tubal Remnant after Salpingectomy
title_sort recurrent ectopic pregnancy in the tubal remnant after salpingectomy
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