First case of pregnancy after radical trachelectomy and pelvic irradiation

Citation
Xjb. Martin et al., First case of pregnancy after radical trachelectomy and pelvic irradiation, GYNECOL ONC, 74(2), 1999, pp. 286-287
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
ISSN journal
00908258 → ACNP
Volume
74
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
286 - 287
Database
ISI
SICI code
0090-8258(199908)74:2<286:FCOPAR>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Background. Invasive carcinoma of the cenix above stage IA1 is usually trea ted by radical hysterectomy and/or radiotherapy, leading to definitive ster ility. Case report. We report the case of a young patient with stage IB1 carcinoma of the cervix treated in June 1995 by radical trachelectomy (according to the technique described by Dargent) and adjuvant brachy + teletherapy. A ho rmonal replacement of "menopause" was prescribed. One year later, she becam e pregnant and at 27 weeks gestation gave birth to a healthy child by cesar ean section. Conclusion. Radical trachelectomy is one of the most recent therapeutic ste ps forward in the treatment of early stage invasive cervical carcinoma, whi ch can surely be treated in some cases preserving child-bearing potential. (C) 1999 Academic Press.