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Laparoscopic excision of rudimentary horn pregnancy in a patient with previous caesarean section

Authors: Lu Jihong, Anthony Siow, Bernard Chern

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 3/2009

Abstract

A rudimentary uterine horn is extremely rare and often difficult to diagnose. The frequency of this pathology is approximately 1:100,000. The diagnosis is sometimes elusive even at surgery. We present a case report of pregnancy in a rudimentary horn in the patient with one caesarean and one normal vaginal delivery, and we successfully conduct a removal of the rudimentary horn pregnancy laparoscopically.

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Title: Laparoscopic excision of rudimentary horn pregnancy in a patient with previous caesarean section
Authors: Lu Jihong
Anthony Siow
Bernard Chern
Publication date: 01-03-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-008-0726-0

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