Failure of laparoscopic treatment for peritoneal trophoblastic implants

Hum Reprod. 1994 Jan;9(1):92-3. doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a138329.

Abstract

We report on two cases of peritoneal trophoblastic tissue implants, one after salpingostomy, and one after salpingectomy for ectopic pregnancy. During each secondary laparoscopy, simple excision of implants with laparoscopic biopsy forceps resulted in persistent elevated beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-HCG) levels. Methotrexate therapy was used. Removal of all trophoblastic tissues present and avoidance of trophoblastic spillage during the laparoscopic procedure should prevent such an uncommon complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Choristoma / etiology
  • Choristoma / prevention & control
  • Choristoma / surgery*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Methotrexate / therapeutic use
  • Peritoneal Diseases / etiology
  • Peritoneal Diseases / prevention & control
  • Peritoneal Diseases / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Tubal / surgery
  • Salpingostomy / adverse effects
  • Treatment Failure
  • Trophoblasts*

Substances

  • Methotrexate