Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: We identified 11 cases of primary abdominal pregnancy treated at our institution between January 1994 and December 2005, and separated the cases into 2 groups based on type of surgical management. The outcome measures we evaluated were operative time, blood loss and duration of hospital stay. In addition, the incidence rates for all types of ectopic pregnancy were recorded. Analysis excluded secondary abdominal pregnancy. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Our experience shows a trend toward better management of primary abdominal pregnancy with laparoscopy. These patients had shorter operative time, reduced blood loss, and fewer days in hospital then patients treated with laparotomy. Choice of management should depend on the patient's condition, gestational age of the pregnancy, and the physician's clinical experience.
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Authors | Sheng-Wen Shaw, Jenn-Jeih Hsu, Ho-Yen Chueh, Chien-Min Han, Fang-Chun Chen, Yao-Lung Chang, An-Shine Chao, Po-Jen Cheng, T'sang-T'ang Hsieh, Yung-Kuei Soong |
Journal | Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
(Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand)
Vol. 86
Issue 9
Pg. 1058-62
( 2007)
ISSN: 0001-6349 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17712645
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Blood Loss, Surgical
- Female
- Humans
- Laparoscopy
(adverse effects, methods)
- Laparotomy
(adverse effects, methods)
- Length of Stay
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy, Abdominal
(surgery)
- Retrospective Studies
- Time Factors
- Treatment Outcome
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