Ruptured abdominal pregnancy at 35 weeks with live child - a case study at Kara university hospital (Togo)

Abstract

Abdominal pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy. Advanced forms with live children at birth are exceptional. We report a case of abdominal pregnancy of 35 weeks with live child, referred and after emergency management. Maternal prognosis was good. The newborn, admitted to pediatric intensive care for breathing difficulties, died 8 days after birth.

Keywords

• abdominal pregnancy
• live baby
• ectopic placenta