Title of article :
LIVE BIRTH AFTER LAPAROTOMY FOR RUPTURED HETEROTOPIC CORNUAL AND INTRAUTERINE TWIN GESTATION IN A SPONTANEOUS CYCLE: A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW
Author/Authors :
Ojo ، Opeyemi O. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology - Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital , Abdur-Rahim ، Zainab F. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology - Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital , Nana ، Fayowole O. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology - Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital , Sowemimo ، Oluwaseun O. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology - Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital , Ajenifuja ، Kayode. O. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology - Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital , Lawale-Ojo ، Olufunke O. Department of Nursing - Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: Heterotopic pregnancy is the coexistence of an intrauterine and extrauterine gestation. It is a rare occurrence especially in a natural conception. Its incidence is however increasing with the advent of assisted reproductive techniques. CASE PRESENTATION: A rare case of triplet heterotopic cornual gestation involving twin intrauterine and a cornual gestation in a spontaneous conception. She presented with an acute abdomen and she had laparotomy with cornual resection.The intrauterine pregnancy remained uneventful till term. CONCLUSION: Heterotopic pregnancy is a life threatening condition. Management with laparotomy can result in the survival of the intrauterine gestation till term without adverse outcome.
Keywords :
Heterotopic gestation , cornual ectopic gestation , term gestation
Journal title :
Nigerian Journal of Medicine
Journal title :
Nigerian Journal of Medicine
