Laparoscopic electrodessication of an interstitial pregnancy.

OBJECTIVE

To report on the case of a woman who presented with lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, and who was diagnosed with early interstitial pregnancy.

DESIGN

Case report.

SETTING

Medical center and teaching hospital.

PATIENT: A 32-year-old woman with a previous history of ectopic pregnancy.

INTERVENTION(S): Imaging study with ultrasonography and laparoscopy.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Complete resolution of the ectopic pregnancy at the interstitial site of the amputated fallopian tube, and resumption of menstruation.

RESULT(S): Other causes of internal bleeding were ruled out. Menstruation resumed 30 days after the procedure.

CONCLUSION

An early interstitial pregnancy may be successfully managed with laparoscopic electrodessication.