Cesarean scar pregnancy: issues in management

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Authors

Kok‐Min Seow · Fu Jen Catholic University

L.‐W. Huang

Y.‐H. Lin · Fu Jen Catholic University

Mike Yan‐Sheng Lin · Chi Mei Medical Center

Yi‐Ling Tsai

Jhi‐Jhu Hwang · Taipei Medical University

Abstract

Ultrasound-guided methotrexate injection emerges as the treatment of choice to terminate Cesarean scar pregnancy. Surgical or invasive techniques, including dilatation and curettage are not recommended for Cesarean scar pregnancy due to high morbidity and poor prognosis.

Topics & Keywords

Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 23, Issue 3, pp. 247-253

DOI: 10.1002/uog.974

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