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01.12.2010 | Materno-fetal Medicine

Heterotopic triplets: tubal ectopic and twin intrauterine pregnancy. A review of obstetric outcomes with a case report

verfasst von: Fernando Bugatto, Rocío Quintero-Prado, Janette Kirk-Grohar, Victoria Melero-Jiménez, Blas Hervías-Vivancos, José L. Bartha

Erschienen in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Ausgabe 6/2010

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Abstract

Introduction

Heterotopic triplets hardly take place, but nowadays the extended use of assisted reproductive technologies is increasing the ectopic pregnancies rate and subsequently the heterotopic pregnancies, leading to a potentially dangerous condition for the woman and the intrauterine pregnancy.

Material and methods

Fourteen cases previously reported in the literature of patients presenting an intrauterine twin pregnancy which became complicated by a tubal ectopic pregnancy have been reviewed. The case of a patient following a homologous intrauterine insemination treatment, resulting in live birth of both twins, is also described.

Conclusion

Although the diagnosis of heterotopic triplets with tubal ectopic is challenging, a timely surgical treatment will preserve intrauterine gestation with a great chance of a successful obstetric outcome for both twins.

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Titel: Heterotopic triplets: tubal ectopic and twin intrauterine pregnancy. A review of obstetric outcomes with a case report
verfasst von: Fernando Bugatto
Rocío Quintero-Prado
Janette Kirk-Grohar
Victoria Melero-Jiménez
Blas Hervías-Vivancos
José L. Bartha
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2010
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Ausgabe 6/2010
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-010-1577-z

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Heterotopic triplets: tubal ectopic and twin intrauterine pregnancy. A review of obstetric outcomes with a case report