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Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 4/2008

01-04-2008 | Case Report

Laparoscopic management of a primary ectopic ovarian pregnancy and vaginal douching as a possible cause

Authors: Erkan Alataş, Basak Yildirim, Özer Öztekin, Tuğba Gezgin

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 4/2008

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Abstract

Case report

Ovarian pregnancy is a rarely seen form of ectopic pregnancies. We present a 34-year-old women who had a diagnosis of ovarian ectopic pregnancy based on clinical and laboratory findings. Laparoscopic surgery was performed for conservative management of the case. Risk factors are outlined and vaginal douching as a possible cause for ectopic pregnancies have been discussed.

Conclusion

We suppose that frequent vaginal douching may be a risk factor for the development of ovarian ectopic pregnancies.
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Metadata
Title
Laparoscopic management of a primary ectopic ovarian pregnancy and vaginal douching as a possible cause
Authors
Erkan Alataş
Basak Yildirim
Özer Öztekin
Tuğba Gezgin
Publication date
01-04-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-007-0464-8

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