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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2004;47(8):1615-1619.
Published online August 1, 2004.
A Case of Abdominal Pregnancy.
Young Mi Choi, Jeong Seok Kim, Eun Mi Yoon, Youn Kyung Pack, Hong Seop Kim, Beom Choi, Sook Cho, Dong Jin Kim
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gang Nam General Hospital, Public Corporation, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
An abdominal pregnancy is defined as an ectopic pregnancy, which implants in the peritoneal cavity and can be classified as either primary or secondary. The incidence of abdominal pregnancy is increased after IVF or GIFT, induced abortion, endometriosis, and intrauterine devices may also contribute to an increased incidence. Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical management, regardless of stage of gestation, appear to be important in achieving good results. A case of early primary abdominal pregnancy which was implanted on the left uterosacral ligament. We report the case and brief review of literature.
Key Words: Abdominal pregnancy, Uterosacral pregnancy


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