Intact removal of spontaneous twin ectopic Caesarean scar pregnancy by office hysteroscopy: case report and literature review

Reprod Biomed Online. 2014 Nov;29(5):530-3. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2014.06.017. Epub 2014 Jul 30.

Abstract

Caesarean scar pregnancy is a dangerous condition that occurs when an embryo is implanted in a previous Caesarean scar. This condition has become more frequent as a direct consequence of the increased number of Caesarean sections reported worldwide. Timely diagnosis of this condition is fundamental, and allows a conservative approach to preserving fertility. A wide range of medical and surgical strategies has been described, with no consensus on preferred management. Recently, hysteroscopic surgery has been proposed as a conservative strategy, with interesting results in reproductive outcome, postoperative course and success rate. Most cases of Caesarean scar pregnancy reported worldwide involve a singleton pregnancy. A peculiar case of fully documented office hysteroscopic removal of twin Caesarean scar pregnancy is presented in this paper. This procedure took place in a tertiary care university hospital without cervix dilatation, under conscious sedation, after failure of systemic methotrexate administration. Complete removal of the ectopic pregnancy was obtained without intra- and postoperative complications.

Keywords: caesarean scar pregnancy; ectopic pregnancy; hysteroscopy; twin pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Cicatrix / physiopathology*
  • Conscious Sedation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysteroscopy / methods*
  • Methotrexate / therapeutic use
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / surgery*
  • Pregnancy, Twin
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Methotrexate