Experience of a Tertiary Service in the Treatment of Women with Cervical Pregnancy / Experiência de um serviço terciário no tratamento de mulheres com gravidez ectópica cervical

Abstract Objective Cervical pregnancy is challenging for the medical community, as it is potentially fatal. The treatment can be medical or surgical; however, there are no protocols that establish the best option for each case. The objective of the present study was to describe the cases of cervical pregnancy admitted to a tertiary university hospital over a period of 18 years. Methods A retrospective study based on a review of the medical records of all cervical pregnancies admitted to the Women's Hospital at Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Southeastern Brazil, from 2000 to 2018. Results We identified 13 cases of cervical pregnancy out of a total of 673 ectopic pregnancies; only 1 case was initially treated with surgery because of hemodynamic instability. Of the 12 cases treated conservatively, 7 were treated with single-dose intramuscular methotrexate, 1, with intravenous and intramuscular methotrexate, 1, with intravenous methotrexate, 1, with 2 doses of intramuscular methotrexate, and 2, with intra-amniotic methotrexate. Of these cases, one had a therapeutic failure that required a hysterectomy. Two women received blood transfusions. Four women required cervical tamponade with a Foley catheter balloon for hemostasis. There was no fatal outcome. Conclusion Cervical pregnancy is a rare and challenging condition from diagnosis to treatment. Conservative treatment was the primary method of therapy used, with satisfactory results. In cases of increased bleeding, cervical curettage was the initial treatment, and it was associated with the use of a cervical balloon for hemostasis.

Resumo Objetivo A gravidez ectópica cervical é um desafio para a comunidade médica, pois pode ser fatal. O tratamento pode ser clínico ou cirúrgico, mas não existem protocolos que estabeleçam a melhor opção para cada caso. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever os casos de gravidez ectópica cervical internados em um hospital universitário terciário durante 18 anos. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo com revisão de prontuários de todas as gestações ectópicas cervicais internadas no Hospital da Mulher da Universidade Estadual de Campinas de 2000 a 2018. Resultados Foram identificados treze casos de gestação ectópica cervical em um total de 673 gestações ectópicas; apenas 1 caso foi inicialmente tratado com cirurgia por causa de instabilidade hemodinâmica. Dos 12 casos tratados conservadoramente, 7 foram tratados com metotrexato por via intramuscular em dose única, 1, com metotrexato pelas vias intravenosa e intramuscular, 1, com metotrexato por via intravenosa, 1, com 2 doses de metotrexato por via intramuscular, e 2, com metotrexato por via intra-amniótica. Desses casos, um apresentou falha terapêutica, e realizou-se uma histerectomia. Duas mulheres receberam transfusões de sangue. Quatro mulheres necessitaram de tamponamento cervical com cateter balão de Foley para hemostasia. Não houve casos fatais. Conclusão A gravidez cervical é uma condição rara e desafiadora desde o diagnóstico até o tratamento. O tratamento conservador foi o principal método terapêutico utilizado, com resultados satisfatórios. Nos casos de sangramento aumentado, a curetagem cervical foi o tratamento inicial, e foi associada ao uso de balão cervical para hemostasia.

Embarazo molar cervical: diagnóstico y tratamiento quirúrgico con legrado uterino y ligadura de arterias cervicales / Cervical molar pregnancy: diagnosis and surgical treatment with uterine curettage and cervical arteries ligation

Resumen Reportamos el caso de una mujer de 28 años con atraso menstrual de 14 días, diagnosticada en el servicio de urgencia obstétrica del Hospital Félix Bulnes con un embarazo ectópico cervical mediante ultrasonido, en contexto de metrorragia grave. El tratamiento consistió en legrado uterino segmentario más ligadura de arterias cervicales. El estudio histopatológico reveló una mola hidatiforme parcial en el producto del curetaje. La paciente evolucionó favorablemente sin requerir más intervenciones. Este caso da cuenta del exitoso manejo de un embarazo cervical con tratamiento quirúrgico, dando una oportunidad de preservar la fertilidad de la paciente.

Abstract We are reporting the case of a 28-year-old woman with 14-day menstrual delay diagnosed, in the obstetric emergency department of Félix Bulnes Hospital, with a cervical pregnancy through ultrasound, in the context of severe metrorrhagia. The treatment consisted in uterine curettage and ligation of cervical arteries. A histopathological study revealed a partial hydatidiform mole in the curettage product. The patient evolved favorably without other interventions. This case its an example of the successful management of a cervical pregnancy with surgical treatment, giving a chance of preserving the fertility of the patient.

Cervical heterotopic pregnancy: A case report / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Heterotopic pregnancies are rare and difficult to be diagnosed early. A patient with combined intrauterine pregnancy and cervical pregnancy was admitted in Qingdao Municipal Hospital in 2019. The patient complained of abnormal vaginal bleeding after menopause and was misdiagnosed as simple intrauterine pregnancy. She underwent artificial abortion and suffered intraoperative hemorrhage. To stop bleeding, she received the treatment of uterine artery embolization immediately. Afterwards, cervical residual pregnancy tissues started necrosis, blood β-human chorionic gonadotropin level and the cervix appearance gradually returned to normal. This report suggests that cervical heterotopic pregnancy inclines to be mis diagnosed. Correct diagnosis should be made as soon as possible. Selective uterine artery embolization is an effective measure to prevent and treat massive bleeding.

Embarazo ectópico cervical. A propósito de dos casos / Cervical ectopic pregnancy. Report of two cases

Antecedentes. El embarazo ectópico cervical es la implantación del embrión en la zona de revestimiento del canal endocervical. Representa menos del 1% de todos los embarazos ectópicos. Reporte de Caso: Reportamos dos pacientes que acuden a consulta de emergencia por sangrado transvaginal. El diagnóstico de embarazo ectópico cervical fue realizado por ecografía transvaginal (7 y 8 semanas de gestación). Se inició tratamiento con metotrexato (paciente de 28 años) y metotrexato-ácido folínico (paciente de 35 años). Debido al aumento de la hormona gonadotropina coriónica humana se decidió realizar una histerectomía abdominal (paciente de 28 años) y curetaje-cerclaje cervical tipo McDonald (paciente de 35 años). No hubo complicaciones posteriores a la cirugía en ambas pacientes. Conclusiones: El tratamiento del embarazo ectópico cervical es controversial. Se debe elegir la terapia más apropiada para preservar la fertilidad y evitar complicaciones como la hemorragia.

Background. Cervical ectopic pregnancy is the implantation of the embryo in the lining of the endocervical canal lining. It represents less than 1% of all ectopic pregnancies. Case description: We report two patients who come to the emergency room for transvaginal bleeding. The diagnosis of cervical ectopic pregnancy was made by transvaginal ultrasound (7- and 8-weeks' gestation). Treatment was started with methotrexate (28-year-old patient) and methotrexatefolinic acid (35-year-old patient). Due to the increase in human chorionic gonadotropin hormone, it was decided to perform an abdominal hysterectomy (28-year-old patient) and McDonald-type cervical curettagecerclage (35-year-old patient). There were no complications after surgery in both patients. Conclusions: The treatment of cervical ectopic pregnancy is controversial. The most appropriate therapy should be chosen to preserve fertility and avoid complications such as bleeding.

Experiencia y manejo del embarazo ectópico cervical: revisión del tema / Experience and management of cervical ectopic pregnancy: topic review

Introducción y Objetivos: El Embarazo Cervical (EC) corresponde a una patología de muy baja frecuencia y tasa de sospecha. En la literatura actual se han propuestos diferentes tratamientos, pero se recomienda el manejo médico con Metotrexato como primera línea. Los objetivos de este estudio son describir las características relevantes de los casos de EC en el servicio de Ginecología del Hospital Dr. Sótero del Río y realizar una revisión actualizada del tema. Métodos: Estudio Retrospectivo de todas las pacientes hospitalizadas en la unidad de Ginecología entre 2004 y 2020. Análisis descriptivo de las pacientes con diagnóstico de Embarazo Cervical. Resultados: Se revisaron 33740 pacientes. 1910 presentaron diagnóstico de Embarazo ectópico, de las cuales 6 corresponden a embarazo cervical, 5 casos se sospecharon desde el ingreso y sólo 1 caso ingresó con el diagnóstico de aborto en evolución. La mayoría fue manejada con Metrotrexato, con buenos resultados y sin complicaciones. Conclusiones: El Embarazo cervical es una patología poco frecuente. El manejo médico con Metrotrexato es la opción de primera línea en pacientes hemodinámicamente estable posibilitando la fertilidad posterior.

Introduction and Objectives: Cervical Pregnancy is known as a pathology of very low frequency and suspicion rate. Different treatments have been proposed in the current literature, but medical management with Methotrexate is recommended as the first line. The objectives of this study are to describe the relevant characteristics of cervical pregnancy cases in the Gynecology Department of the Dr. Sotero del Rio Hospital and to carry out an updated review of the subject. Methods: Retrospective study of all hospitalized patients in the Gynecology unit between 2004 and 2020. Descriptive analysis of patients diagnosed with Cervical Pregnancy. Results: 33740 patients were reviewed. 1910 presented a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, of which 6 correspond to cervical pregnancy, 5 cases were suspected from admission and only 1 case entered with the diagnosis of abortion in progress. Most were managed with Methotrexate, with good results and without complications. Conclusion: Cervical pregnancy is a rare disease. Medical management with Methotrexate is the first line option in hemodynamically stable patients enabling subsequent fertility.

Management of cervical heterotopic pregnancy with inevitable miscarriage

The objective is to report a case of successful treatment of heterotopic cervical pregnancy resulting from IVF–ICSI conception. Case report from Amrita Institute of Medical sciences: a tertiary care referral hospital. A 47-year-old Primigravida, diagnosed with heterotopic cervical pregnancy at 6 weeks of gestation, presented with significant first trimester vaginal bleeding. Under IV sedation, Transvaginal ligation of descending cervical branches of the uterine arteries arrested the bleeding. The cervical pregnancy was successfully aborted with minimal bleeding and the intrauterine pregnancy was successfully maintained till 32 weeks, after which she required emergency preterm LSCS in view of Severe preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension a non-reassuring non-stress test (NST). The intervention applied maybe used in treatment of heterotopic cervical pregnancy in a low resource setting to control the bleeding.

Caso clínico: embarazo ectópico cervical, presentación de un caso clínico / Clinical case: cervical ectopic pregnancy, presentation of a clinical case

RESUMEN Antecedentes: El embarazo cervical es una forma rara del embarazo ectópico y representa < 1% de todos los embarazos ectópicos. Objetivo: Se presenta el caso de un embarazo ectópico cervical. Se realiza una revisión literaria sobre las diferentes opciones de manejo y tratamiento. Caso clínico: Mujer de 32 años en la semana 7+4 de embarazo en la que se objetiva un saco gestacional ístmico vascularizado, que ofrece dudas diagnósticas. Se establece el diagnóstico de embarazo ectópico cervical y se realiza un cerclaje por metrorragia. Conclusión: El embarazo ectópico cervical sigue siendo un reto importante en el campo del embarazo. El éxito del tratamiento conservador depende principalmente del diagnóstico precoz, lo que puede reducir las posibilidades de hemorragia grave y de histerectomía.

ABSTRACT Background: Cervical pregnancy is a rare type of ectopic pregnancy and it represents <1% of all ectopic pregnancies. Objetive: The case of a cervical ectopic pregnancy is presented. A literary review is carried out on the different management and treatment options. Case report: A 32-year-old woman in week 7 + 4 of pregnancy in which is objetived a vascularized isthmic gestational sac, which ofeers diagnostic doubt. The diagnosis of ectopic cervical pregnancy is established and cercaclage is performed by metrorrhagia. Conclusion: Cervical ectopic pregnancy remains a major challenge in the field of early pregnancy. The success of conservative treatment depends primarily on early diagnosis, which may reduce the chances of severe bleeding and require a hysterectomy.

Tratamiento exitoso de un embarazo heterotópico cervical luego de un procedimiento de fecundación in vitro / Successful treatment of a cervical heterotopic pregnancy following an in vitro fertilization procedure

Mujer nulípara infértil de 37 años presentó un embarazo heterotópico cervical luego de tratamiento por fecundación in vitro. Una intervención temprana durante la 6ta semana de gestación logró remover el saco cervical mediante un aspirador manual. Para prevenir una posible hemorragia, se realizó la ligadura de las ramas cérvico-uterinas y se colocó un cerclaje cervical, antes de la aspiración. Se logró extraer el embarazo cervical con mínima hemorragia. El embarazo intrauterino progresó sin complicaciones, resultando en el parto de un varón de 2740 g, a las 35.4 semanas.

A 37-year-old nulligravida infertile female had a cervical heterotopic pregnancy following an in vitro fertilization procedure. Early intervention on the 6th week of gestation with a manual vacuum aspirator reached to remove the cervical pregnancy. Ligation of the descending cervical branches of the uterine arteries and a cervical cerclage, were placed before the aspiration, for prevention of possible hemorrhage. Successful removal of the cervical pregnancy was achieved with only mild bleeding. An intrauterine pregnancy progressed to viability without complications, resulting in a vaginal delivery of a preterm live-birth at 35.4 weeks, of a male that weighted 2740 g.

Embarazo heterotópico cervical: reporte de un caso

El embarazo heterotópico, de presentación muy rara, generalmente es de localización tubárica, siendo los cervicales de presentación excepcional, todo un reto para el médico ginecoobstetra. Se describe el caso de una paciente nulípara de 45 años que presentó embarazo heterotópico cervical. Contaba con el antecedente de haber sido sometida a técnicas de reproducción asistida. Clínicamente solo había sangrado vaginal escaso. El diagnóstico ecográfico fue alrededor de las 9 semanas de gestación, que mostró doble saco gestacional, uno de ellos localizado en el endocérvix, y con ambos fetos vivos. Se planteó las alternativas terapéuticas curetaje y colocación de balón intracervical, embrio-reducción con cloruro de potasio e histerectomía; la gestante optó por histerectomía electiva. Anatomía Patológica confirmó el diagnóstico.

Heterotopic pregnancy is of very rare presentation, usually with tubal location and exceptionally cervical, constituting a challenge for the obstetricia n and gynecologist. A nulliparous 45 year-old patient presented a heterotopic cervical pregnancy. She had been subjerted to assisted reproductive techniques. Clinically, there was only scarce vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound at 9 weeks of gestation showed double gestational sac, one located in the endocervix, and both fetuses alive. Treatment options were curettage and placement of intra-cervical balloon, embryo-reduction with potassium chloride, and hysterectomy; the patient decided a single elective hysterectomy. Pathology confirmed the diagnosis.

Cervical pregnancy treated by uterine artery chemoembolization combined with dilatation and curettage / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of uterine artery chemoembolization(UACE)in conjunction with dilata-tion and curettage in the treatment of cervical pregnancy.Methods UACE was performed in 7 patients with cervical pregnancy,after bilateral uterine artery perfusion of methotrexate,using gelatin sponge for embolization.Dilatation and curettage was carried out within 1 week after the procedure.Results The symptom of vaginal bleeding was effectively controlled after UACE,then dilatation and curettage performed in 6 within 1 week,the blood loss during curettage procedure was 10-30 mL(mean 21 mL).The serumβ-HCG decreased to normal range within 1 week in 1 and 3 weeks in 6 after intervention,average 1 6.4 ± 6.9 days.No serious com-plications occurred and follow up did not show symptoms of premature ovarian failure.Conclusion UACE combined with dilatation and curettage significantly improve the efficacy and safety of the treatment of cervical pregnancy,and avoid serious incident,such as massive hemorrhage and unnecessary resection,the clinical application is safe and effective.

Therapeutic evaluation of methotrexate combined with hysteroscope for treatment of cervix pregnancy / 局解手术学杂志

Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of methotrexate combined with hysteroscopic in treatment of cervical pregnan-cy. Methods The data of 14 patients with cervical pregnancy were analyzed retrospectively. Results All patients were given combination therapy of mifepristone and methotrexate firstly,and they were discharged after bloodβ-HCG logarithmically decreased for further observation. Hysteroscopic surgery were applied whenβ-HCG level decreased to 100 mIU/mL. Conservative treatment received success in all 14 cases. It required 14~35 days,averagely (26. 5 ± 2. 7) days, methotrexate dosage of 50~150 mg,averagely (75. 5 ± 15. 0) mg, and mifepristone of volume 150~450 mg,averagely (275. 0 ± 54. 5) mg to make the bloodβ-HCG level decreased to 100 mIU/mL. The bleeding volume during hysteroscopy surgery was 5~50 mL,an average of (35. 6 ± 5. 2)mL. Conclusion Methotrexate combined with hysteroscopy is safe and fea-sible for treatment of cervical pregnancy.

What is the best treatment of heterotopic cervical pregnancies for a successful pregnancy outcome? / 대한생식의학회지

Heterotopic pregnancy is rare event and the risk is increased with assisted reproductive technology procedures. Heterotopic cervical pregnancy is even more unusual. We report a rare case of heterotopic cervical pregnancy that was managed successfully. A 36-year-old women who conceived by IVF-ICSI was diagnosed with heterotopic cervical pregnancy. She visited the emergency room with vaginal bleeding at 5 weeks of gestation and underwent careful intracervical gestational sac reduction with forceps under abdominal guidance the next day. The postoperative course was uneventful and with regular check-ups, the intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) progressed unremarkably through 41 weeks with delivery of a healthy newborn. We reviewed a total of 37 cases of heterotopic pregnancy that have been reported in the English language literature. There have been many attempts to eliminate the cervical embryo while preserving the IUP, and complete cervical evacuation is important in order to avoid infection, bleeding, and premature birth.

Gestación ectópica cervical tratada mediante punción ecoguiada intrasacular de metotrexato / Cervical pregnancy treated with local injection of methotrexate guided by transvaginal ultrasonography

El embarazo cervical es una forma infrecuente de gestación ectópica. El examen ecográfico permite el diagnóstico precoz, y una actuación conservadora. Se describe el caso clínico de una gestación ectópica cervical diagnosticada en el Servicio de Urgencias de Obstetricia y Ginecología del Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet (Zaragoza, España). Paciente nulípara de 31 años que consultó por sangrado genital. El diagnóstico se realizó mediante ecografía transvaginal, objetivándose un embarazo ectópico cervical con embrión vivo acorde a 8 semanas de edad gestacional. Se realizó tratamiento conservador con metotrexato mediante inyección local intrasacular asociado a administración sistémica. Seguimiento con determinaciones seriadas de gonodotrópica coriónica humana, objetivándose un descenso progresivo de ésta. Se efectuaron controles ecográfcos periódicos, evidenciando la reabsorción de la gestación confirmándose el éxito del tratamiento.

Cervical ectopic pregnancy is an unusual form of ectopic pregnancy. Ultrasound examination makes early diagnosis possible and permits to perform conservative treatment. We describe a case of cervical ectopic pregnancy diagnosed in the Emergency Section of Miguel Servet University Hospital (Zaragoza, Spain). A 31 year-old nullipara pregnant woman came to our Hospital because of genital bleeding. Ultrasound trans-vaginal examination demonstrated a cervical pregnancy with an 8 weeks embryo. Conservative treatment was prescribed using US-guided injection and systemic methotrexate. After treatment, weekly quantitative human chorionic gonadotrophin levels were determined and decreased progressively. Serial ultrasound exams were performed demonstrating how pregnancy products underwent resorption and confirming therapy success.

Clinical study of unusual ectopic pregnancies / 대한산부인과학회지

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics and the management of the unusual ectopic pregnancies. METHODS: Sixty one patients who were diagnosed as unusual ectopic pregnancies in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital from December 1999 to June 2006, were retrospectively analyzed. The chief complaints, past histories, time of diagnosis, serum beta-hCG concentrations and method of the management were reviewed. RESULTS: During the designated study period, the incidence rate of the ectopic pregnancy was 9.5% of the all deliveries and that of the unusual ectopic pregnancy was 18.8% of the total ectopic pregnancies. In twenty two cases, implantation sites were not found out exactly by sonography at initial diagnosis. Theses ectopic pregnancies were cornual pregnancy (3 cases), ovarian pregnancy (6 cases), abdominal pregnancy (3 cases), and unclassified unusual ectopic pregnancy (10 cases). Unusual ectopic pregnancies which were diagnosed before six weeks of gestation were eleven cases. These unusual ectopic pregnancies were 6 cases in cervical pregnancy, 1 case in abdominal pregnancy, and 4 cases in unclassified unusual ectopic pregnancy. Initial mean serum beta-hCG concentration was the highest in cornual pregnancies and the lowest in abdominal pregnancies. MTX (methotrexate) was administered in seven cases, operation was done in forty six cases, and expectant management was done in nine cases. All initial treatment was successful except one case with cornual pregnancy, which was MTX administered with alternative regimen. CONCLUSIONS: In our study the diagnostic accuracy of the unusual ectopic pregnancy was 63.9% and the successful treatment was done in 98.3% of them. There were significant statistical differences between the serum beta-hCG concentrations and the kinds of unusual ectopic pregnancies (p<0.001).

Comparison of single-dose and multiple-dose systemic methotrexate treatment followed by aspiration curettage and local methotrexate injection in treatment of cervical pregnancy / 대한산부인과학회지

OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical efficacy of systemic single-dose and multiple-dose methotrexate (MTX) regimens combined with aspiration curettage and local MTX in treatment of cervical pregnancy. METHODS: Between January 2000 and December 2006, 40 cases of cervical pregnancies were treated with combined systemic and local methotrexate therapy at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung-Ang University Hospital. The patients were treated with either of the two regimens:a) Single dose regimen (Group 1): 1 mg/kg of intramuscular MTX with leucovorin treatment (18 cases).b) Multiple dose regimen (Group 2): four doses of 1 mg/kg of intramuscular MTX with leucovorin treatment (22 cases). Combination treatment with aspiration curettage and local MTX injection were done in all patients after clinically indicated.Baseline characteristics, regimens used and number of doses administered, treatment outcome, presence and severity of side effects were analyzed. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 28+/-2.8 vs 28.4+/-2.4 years and gestational age at diagnosis was 49.4+/-8.3 vs 56.4+/-7.4 days. Initial level of serum beta-hCG ranges was 3,242.2+/-189.2 vs 2,864.3+/-172.4 IU/mL. There were no significant differences in initial beta-hCG values, gestational age between single-dose group and multiple-dose groups, The overall success rate of MTX management for an ectopic pregnancy was 82.5% (33/40) with 66.7% (12/18) and 95.5% (21/22) for single and multiple dose groups respectively. Multiple dose group had more rapid downward trend of hCG and more rapid stabilization. Side effects occurred in 20% (8/40) of the study group with 16.7% (3/18) and 22.7% (5/22) for single and multiple dose groups respectively but not significant. CONCLUSION: Systemic single-dose and multiple-dose MTX regimen combined with local MTX injection with aspiration curettage and local MTX injection is an effective and safe treatment modality for cervical pregnancies. In our study, multiple-dose regimen treatment is more effective, mild side effects comparable with single dose regimen. Further comparative studies with long-term follow-up are needed to evaluate reproductive outcome and to reduce side effects.

Diagnosis and therapy of cervical gestation—analysis of 23 cases / 重庆医科大学学报

Objective:To approach the effective way of early diagnosis and therapy of cervical gestation.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted by analyzing the clinical presentations and auxiliary examinations of 23 cases of cervical pregnancy.Results:19 cases were cured by conservative treatment;3 cases were cured by hysterectomy.Conclusion:Cervical pregnancy is related to curettage and cesarean;ultrasound can provide valuable information for diagnosis and therapy;conservative treatment,including medical treatment,conservative operation and interventional therapy,are effective approaches which can reserve menstruation and reproductive ability.

Conservative treatment of advanced cervical pregnancy / 대한산부인과학회지

Cervical pregnancy is an uncommon life threatening form of ectopic pregnancy. It is associated with the unexpected occurrence of uncontrollable hemorrhage from the cervix. This condition is usually treated with hysterectomy. And thus the patient loses her fertility potential. To avoid hysterectomy and to maintain fertility, several conservative methods of termination have been used. We report a case of cervical pregnancy treated conservatively without hysterectomy. Hemorrhage from the implantation site was controlled with an inflated Foley catheter balloon positioned within the cervical canal. Foley catheter ballooning after endocervical suction curettage seems to be a simple and effective treatment of cervical pregnancy as conservative treatment to maintain fertility.

A case of cervical pregnancy successfully treated by dilatation and curettage after using local methotrexate injection & color doppler / 대한산부인과학회지

Cervical pregnancy is one of the most rare and dangerous forms of ectopic pregnancy. It can complicate with massive bleeding and result in life-threatening condition. With the advance of USG technique, we can make an earlier diagnosis and a more conservative management to preserve the fertility potential. We report a case of cervical pregnancy which had high beta-hCG level & fetal heart tone and successfully been treated with dilatation and curettage (D & C) after using color Doppler and local methotrexate (MTX) injection.

Conservative management of cervical pregnancy with H2O2 irrigation of cervical canal / 대한산부인과학회지

Prevent vaginal bleeding before and after conservative management of cervical pregnancy is the important part of the treatment. We can choose two methode for the conservative management of cervical pregnancy. One is curettage and bleeding control, and the other is using fetocidal agent. Most frequently used fetocidal agent is methotrexate. But additional treatment would be needed after single dose of MTX, and for multiple dosage of MTX, one should be hospitalized about 7 to 10 days. We have used H2O2 intracervical irrigation through enema syringe for conservative management of cervical pregnancy, which is very useful and has no risk of consequent bleeding. So we report it with brief review of literatures.