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Laparoscopic Management of Cesarean Scar Pregnancy: A Case Series

A Virupaksha, Soumya Rajshekar Patil, S Jayashree, N Madhuri

Keywords : Cesarean scar pregnancy, Laparoscopic excision of cesarean scar ectopic, Scar ectopic

Citation Information : Virupaksha A, Patil SR, Jayashree S, Madhuri N. Laparoscopic Management of Cesarean Scar Pregnancy: A Case Series. World J Lap Surg 2022; 15 (3):249-254.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10033-1528

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 08-12-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.


Abstract

Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) stands as a unique variety of ectopic gestation. The incidence is on rise ever since the steady rise with the number of cesarean (C-section) deliveries and improved technology. By means of sonography in the past few decades, there has been a rise in detection rates of CSP. Life-threatening complications, such as uterine rupture, hemorrhage, hypovolemia, and even death, are associated with CSP. Literature on scar ectopic is sparse, it is essential to report all cases of C-section scar ectopic so as to get a better understanding of its management as well as to create awareness on the possibility of this entity. In this regard, we are reporting three cases of C-section scar ectopic which were successfully managed by laparoscopy.


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