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Fertility-preservation laparoscopic management of an intact broad ligament abdominal ectopic pregnancy: a case report

  • Atef Darwish (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assiut University) ;
  • Dina Darwish (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assiut University)
  • Received : 2022.08.25
  • Accepted : 2022.10.20
  • Published : 2023.03.31
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Abstract

This study reports a rare case of broad ligament abdominal ectopic pregnancy (EP). Interventions included preoperative transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasonography and operative laparoscopy. Successful extraction of the EP, followed by suturing of the mesosalpinx, was performed. Laparoscopic fertility-preservation treatment of broad ligament EP is valuable for women during the childbearing period.

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Acknowledgement

The author thanks the patient for agreement to publish her case.

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