Linear ampullary salpingotomy heals better by secondary versus primary closure.

The conservative surgical management of ampullary ectopic pregnancy is often performed by linear ampullary salpingotomy. The Author has studied in rabbits healing mechanisms involved following this operation with reference to either primary or secondary closure of the tubal wound. This study seems to demonstrate that the closure of the unsutured ampullary salpingotomy wound occurs with good morphological and functional result in the pregnant rabbit.