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ArticleCase reports in women's health2026

Fertility-preserving management of heterotopic cesarean scar pregnancy after laparoscopic repair for cesarean scar disorder: a case report.

Kenichiro Hirotani, Teruhiko Kawamura, Takeshi Kuramoto, Kiyoko Kato

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Kenichiro HirotaniDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan.
Teruhiko KawamuraDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan.
Takeshi KuramotoKuramoto Women's Clinic, 1-1-19 Hakataeki-higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0013, Japan.
Kiyoko KatoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan.

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Abstract

Heterotopic pregnancy involving cesarean scar implantation is rare and difficult to manage when continuation of a viable intrauterine pregnancy is desired. Evidence is particularly limited for cases occurring after surgical repair for cesarean scar disorder. A 40-year-old woman with three previous cesarean deliveries underwent laparoscopic repair for symptomatic cesarean scar disorder before assisted reproductive technology. After transfer of two blastocysts, transvaginal ultrasonography showed a viable intrauterine pregnancy together with a cesarean scar pregnancy of the in-the-niche type with minimal overlying residual myometrium. Because the patient wished to continue the intrauterine pregnancy, selective treatment of the scar gestation was performed. Ultrasound-guided local potassium chloride injection led to gradual regression of the cesarean scar pregnancy without significant bleeding or procedure-related complications. The intrauterine pregnancy continued under close surveillance, and an elective repeat cesarean delivery at 37 weeks resulted in the birth of a healthy neonate. Histopathology of residual tissue at the repaired scar was compatible with a placental remnant. Selective local potassium chloride injection may be considered a fertility-preserving option for heterotopic cesarean scar pregnancy after surgical repair for cesarean scar disorder in carefully selected patients. Early diagnosis, careful counseling, and management in a tertiary care setting are essential.

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Assisted reproductive technologyCesarean scar disorderCesarean scar pregnancyHeterotopic pregnancyPotassium chloride

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