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View larger version (57K): [in this window] [in a new window]   A 31-year-old woman underwent total abdominal hysterectomy for menorrhagia. Her reported last menstrual period had occurred six days before surgery. Twelve weeks after surgery, computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis was performed because of persistent abdominal pain and revealed an intraabdominal pregnancy. The crown–rump length of the fetus was 6.3 cm, consistent with a gestation of 12 weeks and 5 days (±7 days). Laparotomy confirmed the intraabdominal pregnancy and showed placental tissue implanted on the broad ligament and ovary. The fetus was removed, and the patient was transferred to our institution, where she recovered without further treatment. We hypothesize . . . [Full Text of this Article]

 

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Intraabdominal Pregnancy after Hysterectomy
Hinshaw K., O'Malley B. B., Wiesenfeld H. C., Guido R. S.
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N Engl J Med 2004; 350:417, Jan 22, 2004. Correspondence

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