Hysteroscopic resection for management of early pregnancy loss: a case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To report a case of early pregnancy loss successfully managed by hysteroscopic resection, review the literature comparing hysteroscopic resection to dilation and curettage for retained products of conception, and review potential advantages of hysteroscopic resection over dilation and curettage for management of early pregnancy loss.

Design

Case report.

Setting

Private practice.

Patients

One woman with early pregnancy loss.

Interventions

Hysteroscopic resection using a mechanical morcellation device.

Main outcome measures

Complete uterine evacuation after hysteroscopic resection as demonstrated by a normal transvaginal ultrasound and cessation of bleeding 2 weeks after surgery.

Results

The hysteroscopic fluid deficit was 365 ml, w

SUBMITTER: Young S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9250123 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature