Caesarean Scar Pregnancy
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness and the complications of Ultrasound guided surgical evacuation versus using combined local and systemic methotrexate injection for management of caesarean scar pregnancy.
Interventions
Surgical evacuation of the scar pregnancy using ultrasound and local and systemic methotrexate injection
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Gestation age Less than 12 weeks. Hemodynamically stable patient with un ruptured CSP. Non disturbed scar pregnancy . Acceptance of possible prolonged follow up, repeated HCG tests, the need for additional treatment doses and possible bleeding and subsequent hysterectomy. \-
Exclusion criteria
* Patient refuse TOP. Gestation age More than 12 weeks . Hemodynamically unstable patient with ruptured CSP. Contraindication for methotrexate as hepatic disorders, renal disorders ,hypersensitivity to the drug and autoimmune diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Success rate of treatment either by surgical evacuation or by methotrexate injection | Up to 8 weeks post -intervention | The proportion of participants achieving complete resolution of caesarean scar pregnancy without the need of additional intervention |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The need for additional intervention | Up to 8 weeks post -intervention |
| Time for serum-hCG normalisation (days). | Up to 8 weeks post -intervention |
| Bleeding during the procedure | Up to 8 weeks post -intervention |
| Uterine perforation. | Up to 8 weeks post -intervention |
| Occurrence of drug complications | Up to 8 weeks post -intervention |
| Hospital stay (days). | Up to 8 weeks post -intervention |