Ultrasonography (USG) Evaluation of Ectopic Pregnancy
| Main Authors: | Sonali Thakare, Swapnil Navasthale |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
| Bahasa: | eng |
| Terbitan: |
, 2019
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/3405828 |
Daftar Isi:
- Background The term Ectopic is derived from the Greek word “ektopos” the literal meaning of it is “out of place”. Ectopic Pregnancy is termed as implantation done outside of the uterine cavity. The classification of ectopic pregnancy comprises of tubal as well as non-tubal types1. The prevalence of EPs tubal is observed to be 95%, and only 5% comprise of the non- tubal type of ectopic pregnancy across the globe. Aim To study the role of ultrasonography(USG) in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy with clinical analysis Methods One hundred patients with a provisional diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy were studied. Physical examination, urine pregnancy test, transabdominal scan using 5 MHz transducer or transvaginal ultrasonography of 7 MHz was done. Results The most common cause was tubectomy (20 cases). In post tubal sterilization procedures, most of them were following abdominal tubectomy (12 cases). In this study, all cases of ectopic pregnancy were following 3 years of sterilization. On examination, 45 % of cases presented with pallor and 12 % of cases with shock. Conclusion Ectopic Pregnancy is observed to be the consequence of obstetric emergency associated with long term mortality and morbidity. Thus, a high degree of suspension deals with diagnosis and treatment that improves the future with reproductive capabilities.