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. 2013:2013:753269.
doi: 10.1155/2013/753269. Epub 2013 Sep 18.

Recurrent ectopic pregnancy in the tubal remnant after salpingectomy

Bahareh Samiei-Sarir  1 , Christopher Diehm
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Recurrent ectopic pregnancy in the tubal remnant after salpingectomy

Bahareh Samiei-Sarir et al. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol. 2013.

Abstract

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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Figure 1
Ectopic pregnancy in remnant of right rube (arrow).
Figure 2
Figure 2
Ruptured ectopic pregnancy (black arrow) in remnant of left tube (blue arrow).
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