Análise das gestações ectópicas íntegras tratadas com o protocolo de dose única de metotrexato / Analysis of unruptured ectopic pregnancies treated with single-dose methotrexate protocol

Objetivo: Avaliar o índice de sucesso do tratamento da gravidez ectópica com o protocolo de dose única do metotrexato e verificar sua correlação com variáveis clínicas e dados dos exames complementares. Métodos: É um estudo epidemiológico observacional, analítico, retrospectivo, de delineamento transversal. Foi realizado de janeiro de 2014 a agosto de 2020 em um hospital público, de ensino, em nível terciário, do Sul do Brasil. Em 73 casos com diagnóstico de gestação ectópica íntegra, foi utilizado o protocolo de dose única de metotrexato intramuscular, com a dose de 50 mg/m2 de superfície corporal. As variáveis do estudo foram relacionadas ao sucesso do tratamento e abordaram as características clínicas na admissão, dos exames complementares e do tratamento realizado. As variáveis foram comparadas por análise de regressão de Poisson. O nível de significância estabelecido foi de p < 0,05. Resultados: O índice de sucesso foi de 83,6%, e em nove casos foi necessária uma segunda dose da medicação. Nível de ß-hCG inicial superior a 5.000 mUI/mL foi relacionado a menor chance de sucesso (odds ratio ajustado de 0,20 [0,05-0,95]). Tamanho da imagem anexial, presença de líquido livre na cavidade abdominal e demais variáveis estudadas não afetaram a chance de sucesso do tratamento. Conclusão: O protocolo de dose única de metotrexato mostrou-se uma opção válida para o tratamento da gestação ectópica íntegra, notadamente quando o nível de ß-hCG inicial é inferior 5.000 mUI/mL.

Objective: The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the success rate of treatment of ectopic pregnancy with the single-dose methotrexate protocol and to verify its correlation with clinical variables and complementary exam data. Methods: This is a retrospective epidemiological observational analytical cross-sectional study. It was carried out from January 2014 to August 2020 in a tertiary level teaching hospital in southern Brazil. In 73 cases with a diagnosis of intact ectopic pregnancy, the intramuscular methotrexate single-dose protocol was applied with a dose of 50 mg/m2 of body surface. The study variables were related to the success of the treatment and addressed the clinical characteristics on admission, the complementary exams and the treatment performed. The variables were compared by Poisson regression analysis. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: The success rate was 83.6%, and in nine cases a second dose of the medication was necessary. An initial ß-hCG level greater than 5,000 mIU/mL was related to a lower chance of success (adjusted odds ratio of 0.20 [0.05- 0.95]). The size of the adnexal image, the presence of free fluid in the abdominal cavity and other variables studied did not affect the chance of a successful treatment. Conclusion: The methotrexate single-dose protocol proved to be a valid option for the treatment of intact ectopic pregnancy, notably when the initial ß-hCG level is below 5,000 mIU/mL.

Recuperação anestésica e analgesia residual da infusão continua intravenosa de fantanil, lidocaína, cetamina e fentanyl-lidocaína-cetamina associados à anesthesia total intravenosa com Propofol em cadelas submetidas à ovariossalpingo-histerectomia eletiva / Anesthetic recovery and residual analgesia of constant rate infusion intraoperative of fentanyl, lidocaine, ketamine or fentanyl-lidocaine-ketamine associated with total intravenous anesthesia with propofol in bitches submitted to elective ovariohysterectomy

Avaliou-se a recuperação anestésica e a analgesia residual da infusão contínua (IC) de fentanil (F), lidocaína (L), cetamina (K) e fentanil-lidocaína-cetamina (FLK), associados à anestesia total intravenosa com o propofol, em cadelas submetidas à ovariossalpingo-histerectomia. Foram utilizados 32 animais pré-medicados com acepromazina, distribuídos em quatro grupos de acordo com o tratamento analgésico: F: bolus de 0,0036mg/kg de fentanil e IC de 0,0036mg mg/kg/h; L: bolus de 3mg/kg de lidocaína e IC de 3mg/kg/h; K: bolus de 0,6mg/kg de cetamina e IC de 0,6mg/kg/h; e FLK: bolus e IC dos três fármacos nas doses supracitadas. Após o bolus do tratamento analgésico, foi realizada a indução e o início da IC do tratamento analgésico e do propofol. Para avaliação da recuperação anestésica, foram considerados os tempos de extubação, decúbito esternal, posição quadrupedal e os efeitos adversos. A avaliação da analgesia foi realizada por meio da escala visual analógica e modificada de Glasgow, durante seis horas. Os efeitos adversos observados foram vômito, sialorreia e tremor muscular. Receberam analgesia de resgate 100% dos animais do grupo F, 87,5% do K, 50% do L e 12,5% do FLK. O FLK demonstrou maior analgesia, e a recuperação anestésica foi semelhante em todos os grupos.(AU)

The anesthetic recovery and residual analgesia of continuous rate infusion (CRI) of fentanyl (F), lidocaine (L), ketamine (K) and fentanyl-lidocaine-ketamine (FLK) associated with total intravenous anesthesia with propofol in bitches submitted to ovariohysterectomy were evaluated. 32 animals were used, pre-medicated with acepromazine and distributed into four groups according to analgesic treatment: F loading dose (LD) of 0.0036mg/kg fentanyl, and CRI of 0.0036mg/kg/h, L: LD of 3mg/kg lidocaine, and CRI of 3mg/kg/h; K: LD of 0.6mg/kg ketamine, and CRI of 0.6mg/kg/h and FLK: LD and CRI of the three drugs in the above mentioned doses. After the LD of analgesic treatment, the induction was performed and the CRI of the analgesic treatment and propofol started. To evaluate the anesthetic recovery, the time of extubation, sternal decubitus, quadrupedal position and adverse effects were considered. The analgesia evaluation was performed using the visual scale and modified Glasgow for six hours. The adverse effects observed were vomiting, sialorrhea and muscle tremor. 100% of the animals in group F, 87.5% of K, 50% of L and 12.5% of FLK received rescue analgesia. FLK demonstrated greater analgesia, and anesthesia recovery was similar in all groups.(AU)

Surgical treatment of tubal ectopic pregnancy through posterior colpotomy: experience from a Brazilian university hospital

The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of posterior colpotomy for the surgical treatment of tubal ectopic pregnancy in hemodynamically stable women. We performed a retrospective analysis of medical records obtained over a period of 18 months. Twelve cases were identified, with the following characteristics: mean gestational age, 7.7 weeks; mean serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin level, 7,786 mIU/mL; and greater diameter of the mass, 15–69 mm. Treatment was successful in all cases. Salpingectomy was performed in 10 patients (83.3%) and salpingostomy, in 1 patient. The remaining patient only received peritoneal lavage, as the evidence of ectopic abortion with only a slightly dilated uterine tube was found during surgery. The mean surgical time was 42.5 minutes. In the analyzed cases, posterior colpotomy was found to be a feasible alternative method for the surgical treatment of tubal ectopic pregnancy in hemodynamically stable women.

Efeito da fluidoterapia transcirúrgica sobre o hematócrito pós-cirúrgico em cadelas submetidas a ovariossalpingo-histerectomia eletiva / Effects of trans surgical fluid therapy over the post surgical packed cell volume in bitches undergoing elective ovariohisterectomy

Apesar dos inúmeros benefícios da fluidoterapia transcirúrgica, sobrecarga de volume pode trazer efeitos deletérios, como a alteração de parâmetros hematimétricos. Dessa maneira, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar duas diferentes taxas de infusão de solução cristaloide no período transanestésico e seus efeitos até 24 horas pós-operatório. Foram utilizados dois grupos de seis animais cada, um deles recebeu solução de cloreto de sódio 0,9% a 10mL/kg/h (G10) e o outro a 5mL/kg/h (G5). Os valores de hematócrito foram avaliados no período de 24 horas em 10 diferentes momentos. Os resultados não apontaram diferenças significativas entre os grupos, porém foi observada redução significativa do hematócrito após indução anestésica. Foi ainda observada redução de hematócrito após o término da cirurgia em ambos os grupos, e o retorno aos valores basais de hematócrito ocorreu de forma significativa 12 horas após o procedimento cirúrgico em G10, e após oito horas em G5, mostrando uma tendência à hemodiluição mais persistente em G10.(AU)

Despite the beneficial goals of fluid therapy administered during surgery, volume overload can cause deleterious effects, such as alterations on hematimetric parameters. Thus, the objective of this paper was to evaluate two different cristaloid infusion rates during the surgical period and its effects on the 24-hour post-surgical period. Two groups of six animals each were used in the present study, one received 10mL/kg/h (G10) of 0,9% sodium chloride solution and the other 5mL/kg/h (G5) of the same solution. Packed cell volume (PCV) was evaluated in 10 different times during the 24 hours following surgery. The results did not show significant differences between groups, but they showed a major tendency of hemodilution in G10. A significant decrease of PCV was observed after induction of anesthesia. Decrease of PCV after the end of surgery in both groups was also observed, and the return to PCV basal values was observed 12 hours after the procedure in G10 and after eight hours in G5, showing a tendency of prolonged hemodilution in G10.(AU)

Comparación de embarazos ectópicos tubarios y cirugía laparoscópica por incisión transversal con la incisión longitudinal / Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy and Laparoscopic Transverse Incision Surgery Compared To Longitudinal Incision

Introducción: el manejo y tratamiento del embarazo ectópico ha evolucionado en los últimos años de forma impresionante. Actualmente predomina una terapia conservadora, tanto médica como quirúrgica. Esta última, se manifiesta en función de la fertilidad a pesar del incremento de las afecciones tubárica. Objetivo: determinar el uso de la técnica de salpingostomía transversal con respecto al número de embarazos intrauterinos y recidivas posteriores. Métodos: se realizó un estudio experimental, prospectivo y longitudinal, en pacientes con diagnóstico de embarazo ectópico desde el año 2007 hasta el año 2012 en el Centro de Investigaciones Médico-Quirúrgicas. Esta población quedó conformada por 251 pacientes en edad fértil, que acudieron al Cuerpo de Guardia del Centro de Investigaciones Médico-Quirúrgicas por presentar dolor en bajo vientre, sangramiento uterino anormal y/o amenorrea, a quienes se les realizó laparoscopía diagnóstica. De ellas, 204 fueron diagnosticadas de embarazo ectópico, con 167 ampulares. La totalidad de las mujeres a las que se realizó la salpingostomía transversal mostraron interés en conservar la fertilidad. La muestra control quedó constituida por 200 pacientes que presentaron embarazo ectópico ampulares. Estas pacientes fueron sometidas a la técnica de cirugía conservadora longitudinal, en un periodo inmediato anterior, 2004-2007. Resultados: se demostró que por la técnica de salpingostomía transversal se logró un mayor número de embarazos intrauterinos (60) y menos recidivas de ectópicos (10), con valores altamente significativos respecto a la salpingostomía lineal. Conclusiones: el beneficio de realizar la técnica de salpingostomía transversal, respecto al número de embarazos logrados fue cuatro veces superior al riesgo de desarrollar recidivas o complicaciones en el período de un año(AU)

Introduction: The management and treatment of ectopic pregnancy has evolved dramatically in recent years. Presently, conservative therapy, both medical and surgical, prevails. The latter is manifested as a function of fertility despite the increase in tubal conditions. Objective: Determine the use of the transverse salpingostomy technique with respect to the number of intrauterine pregnancies and subsequent relapses. Methods: An experimental, longitudinal and prospective study was performed in patients diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy from 2007 to 2012 at Center for Medical-Surgical Research. 251 patients of childbearing age were the population of this study and they came to Center for Medical-Surgical Research emergency room for having low-grade pain, abnormal uterine bleeding and / or amenorrhea, who underwent diagnostic laparoscopy.This population consisted of 251 patients of childbearing age, who came to the Center for Medical-Surgical Research Guard Corps for having pain in the lower abdomen, abnormal uterine bleeding and / or amenorrhea. They underwent diagnostic laparoscopy. 204 of them were diagnosed of ectopic pregnancy, with 167 ampullaries. All women who underwent transverse salpingostomy showed interest in preserving fertility. 200 patients were the control sample ant they presented with ampullary ectopic pregnancy. These patients underwent longitudinal conservative surgery in an immediate previous period (2004-2007). Results: It was demonstrated that by the transverse salpingostomy technique, greater number of intrauterine pregnancies were achieved (60); fewer ectopic recurrences (10) with highly significant values ​​with respect to linear salpingostomy. Conclusions: The benefit of using transverse salpingostomy technique in relation to the number of pregnancies achieved was 4 times higher than the risk of developing relapses or complications in the period of one year(AU)

Laparoscopic fimbrioplasty and neosalpingostomy in female infertility: a review of 402 cases at the gynecological endoscopic surgery and human reproductive teaching hospital in Yaounde-Cameroon

Background: More than 70 million couples suffer from infertility worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the fertility outcomes after laparoscopic fimbrioplasty and neosalpingostomy in female infertility

Methods: Laparoscopic distal tuboplasty was carried out for 402 cases at the Gynecological Endoscopic Surgery and Human Reproductive Teaching Hospital in Yaounde-Cameroon in Central Africa from December 2002 to December 2007. Laparoscopic fimbrioplasty and neosalpingostomy were done using bipolar electrocoagulation and conventional endoscopic instruments. Log-rank test was used to compare cumulative rate curves of intrauterine pregnancy with respect to the tubal stages. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant

Results: The mean age of the patients was 31.6 +/- 5.45 years. Secondary infertility was the most frequent type of infertility [70.14%]. The laparoscopic tubal surgery done consisted of fimbrioplasty in 185[46%] cases and neosalpingostomy in 217 [54%] cases. Of 260 women followed up after tuboplasty, there were overall 74 [28.48%] pregnancies; 68[26.1%] intrauterine pregnancies and 6[2.3%] ectopic pregnancies. Pregnancy rates were significantly associated to the tubal stage [63% in stage 1, 15% in stage 3 and 00% in stage 4; p<0.001] and the adnexal adhesion scores [73.91% in the absence of adnexal adhesions and 8.8% in the case of a severe adnexal adhesion score]. Of the 68 intrauterine pregnancies, there were 60[88%] live births and 8[12%] spontaneous abortions

Conclusion: It is believed that laparoscopic fimbrioplasty and neosalpingostomy should be the preferred choice when faced with tubal distal occlusion in a context of female infertility. This implies that training in endoscopic surgery should be regarded as an important issue in developing countries

Laparoscopic tube-preserving surgical procedures for ectopic tubal pregnancy

OBJECTIVE: To present our experience with laparoscopic tube-preserving surgery for ectopic tubal pregnancy and evaluate its feasibility and efficacy. METHODS: This was a prospective study of 57 consecutive patients with ectopic tubal pregnancies undergoing laparoscopic tube-preserving procedures including salpingotomy, salpingostomy, segmental resection and reanastomosis, and fimbrial milking. The outcome measures were treatment success rates and homolateral patency rates. RESULTS: Of the 57 surgical procedures, 55 (96.4%) were performed successfully without any additional intervention. The number of patients receiving salpingotomy, salpingostomy, segmental resection and reanastomosis, and fimbrial milking were 24 (42.1%), 25 (43.9%), 4 (7.0%), and 2 (3.5%), respectively. Two case was switched to salpingectomy because excessive bipolar coagulation was required to obtain hemostasis at the tubal bleeding bed. Over a mean β-human chorionic gonadotropin resolution time of 18.3±5.9 days, no persistent trophoblast or postoperative complications occurred. A tubal patency test using hysterosalpingography was performed in 15 cases at 3 months postoperatively. Among these, the homolateral tubal patency rate was 75% (11 of 15) and the contralateral patency rate was 80% (12 of 15). CONCLUSION: Tube-preserving surgery is a feasible and safe treatment option for ectopic tubal pregnancy. However, considering that the optimal goal of tube-preserving surgical procedures is not the treatment success, some caution is warranted in interpreting results of this study.

Comparison of ectopic pregnancy treatment modalities: experience from a tertiary center

To review and analyze the outcomes of various treatment modalities in women with ectopic pregnancy [EP] in a tertiary center between January 2006 and February 2011. Retrospective study. Duzce University Hospital, Turkey. The medical records of 116 women diagnosed with EP were reviewed retrospectively. Women were grouped based on the treatment modality: Expectant [Group I], Medical treatment with methotrexate [Group II] and Surgical [salpingostomy and salpingectomy] [Group III]. Demographic characteristics were analyzed and the success rates between the groups were compared. Success rates between groups based on treatment modality. Success rates for expectant, medical management with single dose of methotrexate, salpingostomy and salpingectomy were 66.7%, 79%, 92.7% and 100%, respectively. There was no difference between the success rates of laparoscopic salpingostomy and single dose methotrexate [p = 0.246]. Salpingectomy was more successful compared to expectant and medical managements [p = 0.003 and p = 0.040, respectively]. The highest success rate in EP was achieved by surgical treatment. However, expectant and medical treatment may eliminate the need for surgery in selected cases with low and / or decreasing initial beta-hCG levels

Impacto do hidrossalpinge na implantação embrionária / Hydrosalpinx impact on embryo implantation

Hidrossalpinge é uma afecção na qual o fluido tubário acumula-se no lúmen ampolar, como resultado da oclusão infundibular. Geralmente, é uma seqüela da doença inflamatória pélvica (DIP) clínica ou subclínica, causada principalmente pela Chlamydia tracomatis e pela Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Sabe-se que está associada à diminuição das taxas de implantação e gestação, além de aumentar a taxa de abortamento nos ciclos de fertilização in vitro (FIV). O objetivo desta revisão é apresentar as teorias que tentam explicar como o hidrossalpinge dificulta a implantação embrionária, além de discutir as diferentes formas de tratamento antes dos ciclos de fertilização in vitro.

Laparoscopic tubal reconstructive surgery / 한양의대학술지

Tubal and peritoneal factors account for 30% to 40% of cases of female infertility. Tubal factors include damage or obstruction of the fallopian tube. The best technique for diagnosing tubal and peritoneal disease is laparoscopy, and laparoscopic surgery has been used to various tubal conditions (such as laparoscopic fimbrioplasty, salpingectomy, salpingostomy, and tubal reversal). Approximately 1% of the women who undergo tubal sterilization subsequently request reversal of tubal sterilization. Two treatment options are available to women who wished to become pregnant after having tubal sterilization: tubal reversal or in vitro fertilization (IVF). Laparoscopic tubal reversal shows high pregnancy rates similar to laparotomy and superior to the rates reported for IVF. Hydrosalpinx is a common tubal disease that is associated with lower implantation and pregnancy rates. The proper selection of patients for surgical treatment and of the type of surgical technique are essential to achieve good results. For patients with mild tubal disease, good results can be achieved by an experienced surgeon; however, for patients with severe tubal disease, the prognosis of surgery is poor. In these cases, In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is the main line of treatment for infertility caused by hydrosalpinx.

Salpingostomy for ectopic pregnancy in National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background: Salpingostomy for ectopic pregnancy in patients who has aspirations to having a baby is a necessity. Objective: To discover the factors affecting the outcome of salpingostomy. Subjects and method: 400 patients with none or one baby treated by salpingectomy or salpingostomy for ectopic pregnancy in National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology from July 2006 to June 2007 were studied. The data was analyzed with T test and logistic regression. Results: 92 of 400 patients (23%) were treated by salpingostomy. The risk of salpingectomy for patients with size of pregnancy mass >2 cm (measured by ultrasound) was 2.48 times higher than that of mass <=2 cm (95% CI: 1.50-4.12). All of cases with positive fetal heart beat were treated by salpingectomy. The danger of salpingectomy for patients with preoperative level of bhCG >3000 UI/L increased by 6.65 fold in comparison with that of bhCG <=3000 UI/L (95% CI: 2.99-15.27). The risk of salpingostomy for patients with the size of pregnancy mass >3 cm is 7.43 times as much as that of mass <=3 cm (95% CI: 3.89-14.39). Conclusion: The chance of salpingostomy for patients having the size of pregnancy mass <=3 cm and bhCG <=3000 UI/L was 24.1%.

Fertilidad después del tratamiento laparoscópico del embarazo ectópico, en la Clínica del Prado en Medellín, Colombia. Estudio de cohorte / Fertility following laparoscopic treatment of ectopic pregnancy at the Prado Clinic in Medellín, Colombia. A cohort study

Objetivo: conocer y comparar los índices de fertilidad luego de salpingostomía vs. salpingectomía laparoscópicas en pacientes con embarazo ectópico.Diseño y población: cohorte concurrente de pacientes sometidas a cirugía de embarazo ectópico por laparoscopia en la Unidad de Cirugía Endoscópica Ginecológica, Clínica del Prado, Medellín, Colombia.Metodología: revisión de historias clínicas e interrogatorio telefónico a pacientes que cumplieron criterios de inclusión.Variables principales: tasa global de embarazo intrauterino, tasa acumulada por año de embarazo intrauterino, tasa de recurrencia de ectópico, tasa de persistencia de ectópico.Resultados: 31 pacientes en el grupo de salpingostomía y 14 pacientes en el grupo de salpingectomía. La tasa global de embarazo intrauterino después de salpingostomía fue de 54,8 por ciento comparada con 57,1 por ciento para salpingectomía (p = 0,88). Se presentaron recurrencias en el 10,5 por ciento de las salpingostomías y en el 20 por ciento de las salpingectomías (p = 0,77). La tasa de persistencia de ectópico después de manejo conservador fue de 9,6 por ciento.Conclusiones: este estudio no demuestra diferencias significativas en los índices reproductivos al comparar salpingostomía vs. salpingectomía laparoscópicas.

Manejo laparoscópico de dispositivo intrauterino migrado a trompa de falopio con hidrosalpinx secundario / Laparoscopic management of translocated intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) inserted in the right uterine tube with secondary hydrosalpinx

Se presenta el caso clínico de un dispositivo intrauterino ubicado en el lumen de la trompa de Falopio con hidrosalpinx secundario, diagnosticado en forma incidental al realizar una radiografía de columna lumbar, estudio complementado con ecotomografia transvaginal. Se realizó laparoscopia diagnóstica y salpingectomía sin complicaciones.

We present a case of asymptomatic IUD inserted in the right uterine tube, with secondary hydrosalpinx. The IUD was found during a non-related X-ray examination of lumbar spine. She underwent laparoscopic surgery and removal of the uterine tube, without any further complication. We discuss the current treatment of intraabdominal lUDs.

A profile of ectopic pregnancy at nepal medical college teaching hospital.

A retrospective study of ectopic pregnancy at Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital between January 2001 to June 2006 was carried out to determine incidence, demographic features, clinical presentation, duration at presentation and treatment, and the management protocol. A total of 36 cases of ectopic pregnancy were treated giving the incidence of ectopic pregnancy of 10.2/1000 deliveries and 7.3 /1000 pregnancies. The mean age is 30.1 years (range 23-45 years) and the mean parity is 1.2 with nulliparous at 49%. The mean gestational age is 6.9 weeks (range 5-11 weeks). Among the ethnicity, Mongolians constituted at 54.6%. The commonest risk factors present were infertility (33.3%), previous ectopic pregnancy (16.7%), pelvic inflammatory disease (13.9%) and tubal surgery (13.9%). The commonest symptoms at presentation are abdominal pain (94.4%), amenorrhea (72.2%) and abnormal vaginal bleeding (58.3%); and commonest signs were abdominal tenderness (91.7%), adnexal tenderness (72.2%) and cervical excitation (50.0%). The mean time from symptom to treatment was 176.58 hours and mean time from admission to treatment was 12.88 hours. Ectopic pregnancy was correctly diagnosed clinically in 85.0% patients including 42.5% (12/36) of ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Abdominal ultrasound and urinary â-hCG tests (ELISA test) were additional diagnostic tools. Sixty one percent (22/36) presented in subacute condition. Two cases (5.6%) were presented late causing diagnostic problem and more morbidity like anaemia, blood transfusion, adhesion needing major operations. Salpingectomy is the mainstay of treatment. Only one case has conservative surgery. Late presentation and ruptured ectopic pregnancy is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. High index of suspicion and early recourse to laparotomy save the life from this obstetric disaster.

Tubal patency following surgical and clinical treatment of ectopic pregnancy

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: As there is little information about fertility outcomes among women following clinical treatment (methotrexate and expectant management) and surgery (salpingectomy) consequent to ectopic pregnancy, we evaluate the results from hysterosalpingography subsequent to treatment. The objective was to evaluate contralateral tubal patency using hysterosalpingography following surgery and clinical treatment of tubal pregnancy. DESIGN AND SETTING: This was a prospective study at the Department of Obstetrics of Universidade Federal de São Paulo, a tertiary center. METHOD: Among 115 patients who underwent hysterosalpingography following surgery and clinical treatment of tubal pregnancy between April 1994 and February 2002, 30 were treated with a single intramuscular dose of methotrexate (50 mg/m²), 50 were followed up expectantly and 35 underwent salpingectomy. RESULTS: The patency of the ipsilateral tube was 84 percent after methotrexate treatment and 78 percent after expectant management. In addition, contralateral tubal patency was 97 percent after methotrexate treatment, 92 percent after expectant management and 83 percent after salpingectomy. There were no statistically significant differences between the clinical treatment and surgery groups. CONCLUSIONS: The findings from this study suggest similar contralateral tubal patency rates following salpingectomy, methotrexate treatment and expectant management.

CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: Como existem poucas informações a respeito do futuro reprodutivo das pacientes tratadas de gravidez ectópica através do tratamento clínico (metotrexato e conduta expectante) e da cirurgia (salpingectomia), avaliamos as histerossalpingografias após o tratamento da gravidez ectópica. O objetivo foi avaliar a permeabilidade da tuba contralateral pela histerossalpingografia após o tratamento cirúrgico e clínico da gravidez tubária. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Estudo prospectivo realizado no Departamento de Obstetrícia da Universidade Federal de São Paulo (centro terciário). MÉTODOS: Foram realizadas 115 histerossalpingografias após o tratamento clínico e cirúrgico da gravidez tubária no período de 1994 a 2002, sendo que 30 após o tratamento com dose única de metotrexato (50 mg/m²) intramuscular, 50 após a conduta expectante e 35 após a salpingectomia. RESULTADOS: A permeabilidade tubária ipsilateral foi de 84 por cento após o tratamento com metotrexato e de 78 por cento após a conduta expectante. A permeabilidade da tuba contralateral foi de 97 por cento após o tratamento com metotrexato, 92 por cento após a conduta expectante e 83 por cento após a salpingectomia. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos de tratamento cirúrgico e clínico. CONCLUSÃO: Os dados deste estudo sugerem que a permeabilidade tubária contralateral é similar após a salpingectomia, o tratamento com metotrexato e a conduta expectante.

Salpingostomía lineal por laparoscopia para el tratamiento de un embarazo ectópico bilateral espontáneo: reporte de caso / Lineal laparoscopic salpingostomy for treating spontaneous bilateral ectopic pregnancy: a case report

El embarazo ectópico bilateral espontáneo es una condición clínica infrecuente que ocurre en 1 de cada 1.580 embarazos ectópicos. En los últimos 25 años se han reportado 72 casos de embarazo ectópico bilateral, 31 de los cuales han sido espontáneos y en ninguno de ellos se ha logrado hacer un correcto diagnóstico preoperatorio. Su tratamiento, al igual que en los ectópicos unilaterales depende de la expectativa reproductiva de la paciente y del estado de las trompas. Existen seis reportes en la literatura de salpingostomía lineal por laparoscopia en pacientes con embarazo ectópico tubárico bilateral. Sólo uno de ellos informa el estado de ambas trompas después de este tipo de intervención. En este trabajo se reporta el primer caso descrito en la literatura colombiana de un embarazo ectópico bilteral espontáneo, en el que se practica manejo conservador por laparoscopia y además, cuatro meses después, se confirma la permeabilidad de ambas trompas por medio de una sonohisterosalpingografía.

Effects of combined therapy of salpingostomy and Bushen Huoxue drugs on fallopian tube obstructive infertility / 中国中西医结合杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare the effect of treatment of fallopian tube obstructive infertility by salpingostomy alone and in combination with TCM drugs for Bushen Huoxue (invigorating Shen and promoting blood circulation).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>To all the patients, salpingostomy was performed 3 to 7 days after menstruation and hydrotubation with Xiangdan Injection (XI) was applied once in the next menstrual cycle. Bushen Huoxue Decoction (BHD) was administrated additionally to patients in the treated group, 1 dose every day starting from the 5th day of menstrual cycle for 14 days. Three months' treatment was taken as one therapeutic course and the observation lasted for 4 courses.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The condition of follicular development, thickness of endometrium and level of serum estradiol in the preovulatory phase after treatment were all significantly increased in the two groups (P < 0.05 and P < 0.01); but the improvement in the treated group was significantly superior to that in the control group, showing significant difference. Moreover, the pregnancy rate was also higher in the former than in the latter (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The combined therapy of salpingostomy and TCM drugs for invigorating Shen and promoting blood circulation is an effective therapy for fallopian tube obstructive infertility, it has the effect of enhancing follicular development and increasing thickness of endometrium, and could elevate the pregnancy rate in patients.</p>

Rol de la cirugía endoscópica en el manejo actual del embarazo ectópico tubárico / Rol of the endocopic surgery in the current management for the ectopic tubal pregnancy

Se presenta una experiencia local de cirugía laparoscópica en el embarazo ectópico tubárico, y basado en la literatura, se discute su rol actual entre diferentes tipos de tratamiento: el quirúrgico, el médico, y la conducta expectante. Se analizan los efectos de estos regímenes en función del éxito del tratamiento, la necesidad de reintervención, la permeabilidad tubárica y fertilidad futura.

Embarazo ectópico no roto en una mujer con salpingectomía bilateral: reporte de caso y revisión bibliográfica / Nonbroken ectopic pregnancy in a woman with bilateral salpingectomy: report of case and bibliographical review

La salpingectomia bilateral en Costa Rica desde su apertura y facilidad de acceso de la población a ella, ha facilitado, en muchas formas, a prevenir los embarzos no deseados en el país. Cada día, la esterilización es más solicitada por las mujeres jóvenes y la probabilidad de embarazo después de ella es poco común resultando en la mayoría de las veces en embarazo ectópico. La señora MVMF se le diagnóstico embarazo ectópico a pesar de su propia insistencia y fe en la esterilización de no poder estar embarazada. El embarazo ectópico puede ocurrir en una mujer con salpingectomía incluso muchos años después de habérselo realizado