Diagnosis and Management of Ectopic Pregnancy

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BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2016 · 297 citations · 139 references

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What are the surgical, pharmacological or conservative treatment options for abdominal pregnancy?Laparoscopic removal is an option for treatment of early abdominal pregnancy. [New 2016] D Possible alternative treatment methods would be systemic methotrexate with ultrasoundguided fetocide. [New 2016] D Advanced abdominal pregnancy should be managed by laparotomy.[New 2016] D What are the surgical, pharmacological or conservative treatment options for heterotopic pregnancy?The intrauterine pregnancy must be considered in the management plan. [New 2016] B Methotrexate should only be considered if the intrauterine pregnancy is nonviable or if the woman does not wish to continue with the pregnancy. [New 2016] DLocal injection of potassium chloride or hyperosmolar glucose with aspiration of the sac contents is an option for clinically stable women.[New 2016]

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