ABSTRACT
Heterotopic pregnancy, simultaneous intrauterine and extrauterine pregnancy, classically was considered a exceedingly rare obstetrical phenomenon. But nowadays the natural incidence is increasing and especially in association with assisted reproductive technologies, such as use of variable methods for ovulation inductions, in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, and gamate intrafallopian transfer. In spite of the difficult early diagnosis, which is potentially dangerous to the mother and fetus, the maternal mortality, morbidity and fetal loss is low when the diagnosis is made in timely fashion and proper management is achieved. The presence of a intrauterine pregnancy dose not exclude the possibility of a extrauterine pregnancy, and in women associated with assisted reproductive technologies, the possibility of a heterotopic pregnancy should be considered. We report a case of a heterotopic pregnancy following ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination with brief review of literature.
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Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Diagnosis , Early Diagnosis , Embryo Transfer , Fertilization , Fetus , Incidence , Insemination , Maternal Mortality , Mothers , Ovulation Induction , Ovulation , Pregnancy, Heterotopic , Reproductive Techniques, AssistedABSTRACT
Abdominal pregnancy is a very rare case consisting 1% of ectopic pregnancy and occurring once in 372-9714 of normal pregnancies. However, the possibility of massive bleeding which is a main cause of maternal death can lead to the death rate of 5.1 in every 1000 cases and is certainly a difficult subject in proceeding laparoscopic procedures. Here we are reporting with a brief review, an experienced case where an abdominal pregnancy is successfully treated with laparoscopy without massive bleeding or any other complications.