| A ten year survey of 193 ectopic pregnancies. | |
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PMID: 12316337 Owner: PIP Status: MEDLINE |
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During the period 1977-86, 193 women underwent surgery for ectopic pregnancy in the Medway Health District. 1 ectopic pregnancy was found for every 233 deliveries, an incidence of 0.43%, with a rising trend. The most common presenting symptom was abdominal pain (96%) and the most frequent physical finding was abdominal tenderness (91%). Past histories of appendicectomy (24%), infertility (19%), use of IUD (15%), and pelvic infection (13%) were elicited. In 95% of the cases, the pregnancy was tubal. 56% of the patients required blood transfusions and there were no maternal deaths. These findings confirm the rising incidence of ectopic pregnancy. During the study period, the diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy have changed significantly. The early use of plasma hCG, ultrasonography, and laparoscopy decreases the morbidity and mortality associated with ectopic pregnancy, allowing conservative tubal surgery when indicated. |
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Authors:
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E S Dimitry |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Volume: 9 ISSN: - ISO Abbreviation: J Obstet Gynaecol (Lahore) Publication Date: 1989 |
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Created Date: 1991-04-15 Completed Date: 1991-04-15 Revised Date: 2007-10-03 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376607 Medline TA: J Obstet Gynaecol (Lahore) Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 309-13 Citation Subset: J |
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Biology Chorionic Gonadotropin* Contraception Developed Countries Diagnosis* Disease Endocrine System Endoscopy England Europe Family Planning Services Gonadotropins Great Britain Hormones Incidence* Intrauterine Devices* Laboratory Techniques and Procedures* Laparoscopy* Physical Examination Physiology Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy, Ectopic* Pregnancy, Tubal* Research Research Design Signs and Symptoms* Ultrasonics* |
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0/Chorionic Gonadotropin; 0/Gonadotropins; 0/Hormones |
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