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ArticleCureus2022

Successful Laparoscopic Management of Non-communicating Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy.

Maen M Alrawashdeh, Fawaz Alkazaleh

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Article in Cureus, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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2 authors.

Maen M AlrawashdehSchool of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL.
Fawaz AlkazalehFaculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Unicornuate uteri are a type of Mullerian duct anomaly and the majority present with rudimentary horns. Rudimentary horn pregnancies are extremely rare and have a high risk of rupture. A high index of suspicion is needed to diagnose them early and unfortunately, the majority of cases are undetected until the patient presents with a ruptured uterus. Early diagnosis and management will reduce morbidities and mortality for patients. We present a case of a 29 year old who had a routine ultrasound scan in the first trimester that raised an index of suspicion for a rudimentary horn pregnancy. An MRI scan was performed and supplemented the ultrasound findings. The patient underwent laparoscopic management, and the non-communicating rudimentary horn, the foetus, and the attached tube were excised. The patient had a smooth recovery and had no complications.  Due to the rarity of rudimentary horn pregnancies, a high index of suspicion is needed for a diagnosis. Timely detection and intervention are crucial to prevent complications. Ultrasound scans and MRIs can aid in the diagnosis. Traditional management involved laparotomy, but with surgical advancements, laparoscopic surgery can be utilized as a less invasive alternative.

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ectopic pregnancylaparoscopic managementmullerian duct anomalyprenatal ultrasoundrudimentary horn pregnancy

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PMID36039256
PMCPMC9403603

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