Rupture of a uterine horn after laparoscopic salpingectomy. A case report.

BACKGROUND

Uterine rupture after salpingectomy, especially associated with cornual resection, is a rare, serious pregnancy complication.

CASE: A spontaneous uterine rupture occurred during the second trimester of pregnancy, following salpingectomy with resection of the interstitial portion. Conservative treatment was performed, and fertility was preserved.

CONCLUSION

Postsalpingectomy pregnancies must be carefully and frequently monitored, with ultrasonography used at the slightest clinical symptom. A postsalpingectomy rupture must be treated surgically, preferably with conservative treatment rather than hysterectomy.