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ArticleClinical case reports2024

Zona pellucida removal resulted in a successful live birth: Report on a case with recurrent implantation failure due to embryonic bacteria contamination.

Son Truong Dang, Huy Phuong Tran, Tuong Nguyen Ho, Loc Thai Ly, Tuyet Thi-Diem Hoang, Trang Nguyen-Khanh Huynh, Anh Tuan Do, Thuan Duc Nguyen, Phuong Thi Dao

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  1. Analysis of Zona-Associated Sperm as a Potential Source of ExogenousAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026
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Son Truong DangHP Fertility Hai Phong International Hospital of Obstetrics and Pediatrics Vietnam.
Huy Phuong TranInfertility Department Hung Vuong Hospital Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8737-5208
Tuong Nguyen HoTaipei Fertility Center Taipei Taiwan.
Loc Thai LyInfertility Department Hung Vuong Hospital Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.
Tuyet Thi-Diem HoangInfertility Department Hung Vuong Hospital Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.
Trang Nguyen-Khanh HuynhDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.
Anh Tuan DoHP Fertility Hai Phong International Hospital of Obstetrics and Pediatrics Vietnam.
Thuan Duc NguyenHP Fertility Hai Phong International Hospital of Obstetrics and Pediatrics Vietnam.
Phuong Thi DaoHP Fertility Hai Phong International Hospital of Obstetrics and Pediatrics Vietnam.

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Abstract

Key clinical message: In in vitro fertilization (IVF), laser offers several advantages. In this study, we employed laser to eliminate the zona pellucida of a contaminated embryo. This approach helps to rescue embryo with bacterial contamination, and improve embryo-endometrium interaction. Abstract: To present a case report on the removal of a contaminated zona pellucida from an embryo of patient with a history of recurrent implantation failure (RIF), which was followed by a successful live birth. We present the case of a 34-year-old patient with a history of 3 years of infertility who underwent in vitro fertilization. During the culture process, the embryos became contaminated, leading to three failed implantations. Despite the aneuploidy of the embryo and the implementation of a washing technique, the contamination persisted. In the final attempt, the contaminated zona pellucida was successfully removed using laser, followed by embryo transfer, resulting in a live birth. We provided detailed clinical information, including patient demographics, infertility history, ovarian response, evidence of bacterial contamination, embryo development, treatment protocols, and outcomes. Laser excision of the zona pellucida is a safe and effective method for addressing bacterial infection in embryos.

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contaminated embryoembryo transferIVFrecurrent implantation failurezona pellucida removal

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PMCPMC10879638

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