Association between Serum hCG Level and Persistent Trophoblasts after Laparoscopic Surgery for Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy: A Retrospective Study

• Main Authors: Michiko Honda (Author), Wataru Isono (Author), Akira Tsuchiya (Author), Asuka Okamura (Author), Ako Saito (Author), Hiroko Tsuchiya (Author), Reiko Matsuyama (Author), Akihisa Fujimoto (Author), Osamu Nishii (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: IMR Press, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The use of laparoscopic salpingostomy to treat tubal ectopic pregnancy (TEP) is increasing due to patient preference for subsequent spontaneous pregnancy. However, the incidence of persistent trophoblasts (PT) ranges from 5-29%, although PT rarely occurs after laparoscopic salpingectomy....