Laparoscopic electrodessication of an interstitial pregnancy.

Objective
To report on the case of a woman who presented with lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, and who was diagnosed with early interstitial pregnancy.

Design
Case report.

Setting
Medical center and teaching hospital.

Patient
A 32-year-old woman with a previous history of ectopic pregnancy.

Intervention(s)
Imaging study with ultrasonography and laparoscopy.

Main Outcome Measure(s)
Complete resolution of the ectopic pregnancy at the interstitial site of the amputated fallopian tube, and resumption of menstruation.

Result(s)
Other causes of internal bleeding were ruled out. Menstruation resumed 30 days after the procedure.

Conclusion
An early interstitial pregnancy may be successfully managed with laparoscopic electrodessication.

Key Words: Interstitial pregnancy; laparoscopic electrodessication; cornual pregnancy