Successful Full-Term Delivery Via Selective Ectopic Embryo Reduction Accompanied by Uterine Cerclage in a Heterotopic Cesarean Scar Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Overview

Journal Diagnostics (Basel)

Specialty Radiology

Date 2022 Mar 25

PMID 35328315

Authors

Hyoeun Kim

Ji Hye Koh

Jihee Lee

Yeongeun Sim

Sang-Hun Lee

Soo-Jeong Lee

Jun-Woo Ahn

Hyun-Jin Roh

Jeong Sook Kim

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Abstract

Heterotopic cesarean scar pregnancy (HCSP) is a combination of cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) and intrauterine pregnancy (IUP). Cesarean scar pregnancy is accompanied by life-threatening complications, such as uterine rupture and massive bleeding. Herein, we present a case of HCSP treated with selective potassium chloride injection into the CSP under ultrasonography in association with uterine cerclage to control vaginal bleeding; this led to a successful IUP preservation and full-term delivery. Additionally, we will review several previous reports on HCSP management, including our case.

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