Hysteroscopic resection of a cervical ectopic pregnancy.

OBJECTIVE

To test a new surgical approach to cervical pregnancy.

DESIGN

Case report.

SETTING

University teaching hospital.

PATIENT(S): A patient presenting with a cervical pregnancy.

INTERVENTION(S): Hysteroscopic resection of a cervical pregnancy.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Successful resolution of the ectopic pregnancy (EP) and preservation of the uterus.

RESULT(S): Successful treatment of a cervical pregnancy by uterine resectoscope is described.

CONCLUSION(S): Operative hysteroscopy permits direct visualization and complete resection of a cervical pregnancy. When it is successful, this treatment should result in prompt resolution of the EP, thus avoiding prolonged follow-up.