Ultrasound-guided transcervical forceps extraction of unruptured interstitial pregnancy.

Ahn, J-W; Lee, S-J; Lee, S H; Kang, S P; Won, H-S · BJOG · 2013

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

This report introduces a method for ultrasound-guided transcervical forceps extraction (UTCE) of unruptured interstitial pregnancies; this method does not necessitate elective caesarean delivery for future pregnancies. This report also compares this technique with conventional methods. A retrospective review was conducted involving 16 women treated for interstitial pregnancies. Among these women, UTCE was successfully performed in six of 16 women, with only one woman requiring additional intervention; conventional treatment was performed in the other ten women. UTCE is a safe, effective and minimally invasive option for treating interstitial pregnancies and should be considered as an alternative treatment modality.

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