Laparoscopic Management of Rudimentary Uterine Horn Pregnancy: Case Report and Literature Review
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چکیده
BACKGROUND Pregnancy in the rudimentary uterine horn is an extremely rare clinical condition. Treatment includes surgical removal of the rudimentary horn. METHODS A rudimentary horn pregnancy was reported that occurred after intrauterine insemination. Similar cases treated with laparoscopic surgery reported in the peer-reviewed journals were reviewed as well. RESULTS Pregnancy in the right rudimentary horn of 6-weeks gestational age was successfully treated with laparoscopic surgery. CONCLUSION Laparoscopy is a feasible and safe method for treating rudimentary horn pregnancy.
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