Review of ectopic pregnancy at tertiary care center: 2 years analysis

Authors

  • Suman S. Sharma Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baroda Medical College, Gujarat, India
  • Ashish V. Gokhale Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baroda Medical College, Gujarat, India
  • Shonali Agarwal Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baroda Medical College, Gujarat, India
  • Dimpi Modi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baroda Medical College, Gujarat, India
  • Kajal Gedia Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baroda Medical College, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20204283

Keywords:

Ectopic, Medical management, Risk factors, Tubal disease

Abstract

Background: Ectopic pregnancy is defined as any intra or extra-uterine pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum implants at an aberrant site which is inconducive to its growth and development. It is a catastrophic and life-threatening condition and one of the commonest acute abdominal emergencies affecting approximately 2% of all pregnancies. The purpose of this study is to review cases of ectopic pregnancy and determine: incidence, high risk factors, types of clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, management, morbidity and mortality.

Methods: The present study, conducted over a period of 2-year, total number of deliveries was 16,144 and total number of ectopic pregnancies was 116. More than half of the cases (56.04%) had one or the other identifiable risk factor. Results: Amongst the various risk factors studied, history of previous pelvic surgery (15.43%), history of Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (12.9%), use of Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) (10.3%) and either spontaneous or induced abortion (7.76%) has been found. History of self-administered medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) pill was present in 3.45%. Repeat ectopic pregnancies were seen in 1.72%. There was no identifiable risk factor in 49.63% of cases.

Conclusion: Ectopic pregnancy is a major challenge in obstetrical practice because of its varied clinical presentation. It can be diagnosed early by keeping a high index of suspicion. Undue delay in referral reduces significant morbidity and improves the chances of preserving future fertility. Mass education regarding safe abortion practices and post abortal care should be promoted. Unsupervised usage of MTP pill intake should be condemned.

 

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2020-09-25

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Sharma, S. S., Gokhale, A. V., Agarwal, S., Modi, D., & Gedia, K. (2020). Review of ectopic pregnancy at tertiary care center: 2 years analysis. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 9(10), 4036–4039. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20204283

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