Pregnancy after ovarian wedge resection in a polycystic ovarian patient after laparoscopic ovarian cauterization

Abstract

The authors present a case of a pregnancy after ovarian wedge resection by laparotomy after unsuccessful ovarian drilling. A 28-yearold patient was admitted to the present outpatient clinic because of infertility, secondary amenorrhea, and hirsutism. Three years prior she had undergone laparoscopic ovarian drilling with no effect on menstrual pattern and fertility. After clinical and ultrasonographic examinations, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) was diagnosed and consequently laparotomy with ovarian wedge resection was decided upon. Six weeks later patient was diagnosed with an early pregnancy.