Uterine rupture in first or second trimester of pregnancy after in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

We report five cases of early rupture of cornual pregnancy withhistory of previous salpingectomy and cornual resection followingin-vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer. We discussthe predisposing factors, diagnostic and therapeutic modalitiesin these patients. A high index of suspicion is required foran early diagnosis. It is imperative that the physicians whocare for the patients be fully aware of the possibility of sucha complication in a high risk population; therefore, appropriatecounselling and close follow-up might help to avoid such obstetricalcatastrophes, by termination of pregnancy, either surgicallyor medically.