Unintended pregnancy with retained intrauterine balloon after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis: a case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Objective: To report a rare case achieving successful pregnancy with retained intrauterine balloon. Design: Case report. Setting: Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, China. Patient: A 24-year-old female diagnosed with intrauterine adhesions unexpectedly conceived with retained intrauterine balloon. Main outcome measures: Successful pregnancy during balloon placement. Results: After regular prenatal check, the patient finally delivered a healthy baby through caesarean section without adverse pregnancy outcomes. Conclusion: Hysteroscopic adhesiolysis combined with Cook balloon placement is an effective approach for treating intrauterine adhesions. During balloon placement, strict contraception is required.
Source: Frontiers in Medicine
Authors: Yan Liao, Changqiang Xue, Yibao Huang, Yongxin Sun, Qingmei Feng, Yeping Wei, Liying Zhang
Institution: Guangxi Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W4416976819