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Heterotopic Pregnancy after a Single Embryo Transfer Managed Laparoscopically Followed by Successful Pregnancy Outcome

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Heterotopic pregnancy is a rare complication of pregnancy, with increasing rates being with artificial reproductive techniques. It involves simultaneous gestation at two sites, one being intrauterine and the other an extrauterine pregnancy. Hereby, we report the case of a female who had a history of ectopic pregnancy followed by secondary infertility. After getting investigated for the same, conceived with single blastocyst transfer. Heterotopic pregnancy was detected on routine ultrasound at 6 weeks which was managed by laparoscopic salpingectomy. She later on continued with normal pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby at term gestation.

Source: Haryana Journal of Surgery

DOI: 10.4103/hjs.hjs_7_25

Authors: Gagan Lata, Devika Khatri, Vartika Wadhwa

Institution: Adesh Medical College & Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409441685

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