Unilateral uterine artery embolization and systemic methotrexate therapy in cervical pregnancy

Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2000, Vol 2, Issue 1

Abstract

The authors report a case of cervical pregnancy successfully treated with combined methods of uterine artery embolization and systemic methotrexate therapy. Unilateral selective embolization may play a role in preserving reproductive functions.

Authors and Affiliations

Sejekan P| Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Vaclavinkova V| Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Leven H| Department of Radiology College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, P O Box 35 Al-Khod, Muscat 123, Sultanate of Oman, Krolikowski A| Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Sejekan P, Vaclavinkova V, Leven H, Krolikowski A (2000). Unilateral uterine artery embolization and systemic methotrexate therapy in cervical pregnancy. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 2(1), 55-57. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-13607