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ArticleRadiology case reports2021

Uterine artery embolization combined with methotrexate for broad ligament ectopic pregnancy in a 30-year old primigravida.

Khurram Khaliq Bhinder, Azza Sarfraz, Zouina Sarfraz, Shaista Riaz, Samreen Aslam, Zouina Ameena

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Article in Radiology case reports, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Khurram Khaliq BhinderShifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Azza SarfrazThe Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Zouina SarfrazFatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Shaista RiazMcGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Samreen AslamShifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Zouina AmeenaLahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Shifa International Hospital · PKAga Khan University · PKFatima Jinnah Medical University · PKLahore General Hospital · PKMcGill University · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We present the case of 30-year old primigravida female at 11 weeks' gestation who was diagnosed to have ectopic pregnancy on obstetric ultrasound. An MRI pelvis was ordered to assess invasion into the posterior myometrium which confirmed a single right-sided broad ligament-extra uterine pelvic ectopic pregnancy with extrinsic mass effect on the right lower uterine segment without frank myometrial invasion. On an urgent basis, a uterine artery embolization (UAE) was performed by targeting the right femoral artery. Selective catheterization was performed of both uterine arteries and the right side showed a major feeder of the gestational sac. Supplied dose of methotrexate (95mg) was infused in the right uterine artery and both arteries were then embolized by gel foam slurry. Thus, prompt treatment reduced the risk of infertility and saved the patient from obstetrical emergency. Further exploration needs to be done in this field to explore conservative management options to preserve fertility.

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Broad ligamentCase reportEctopic pregnancyGynecologyObstetricsPakistanRadiologyUterine artery embolization

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PMID34188737
PMCPMC8217555
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