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Library of the School of Health Sciences

2024-09-13

2024

Georgana Georgia

Ντόμαλη Αικατερίνη, Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Δρακάκης Πέτρος, Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Σταύρος Σοφοκλής, Επίκουρος Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ

Έκτοπη κύηση

Greek

Ectopic pregnancy

This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of existing literature on the topic of ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is defined as the attachment of a fertilised egg in a location other than the uterus, typically in one of the fallopian tubes. An ectopic pregnancy can be asymptomatic and can only be identified during a routine prenatal examination. The symptoms typically manifest around the 4th to 12th week of pregnancy and encompass the cessation of menstruation, accompanied by further indications of pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is a medical disorder that presents a serious risk to both the lives and the ability to have children of affected persons. It is commonly seen in emergency departments. Transvaginal ultrasound, evaluation of chorionic gonadotropin levels in the patient's blood serum, and heightened sensitivity of most women to identify pregnancy in the early stages of amenorrhea are crucial factors that enable timely identification and treatment of ectopic pregnancies.
Furthermore, it is crucial to acknowledge that there are currently a multitude of conservative treatment alternatives that are readily available for this matter. These methods encompass the intravenous delivery of cytostatic medicines and the utilisation of minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques like salpingotomy. International prospective studies indicate that women desiring to conceive have approximately a 70% probability of achieving an intrauterine pregnancy within the initial year following an ectopic pregnancy. These studies indicate that the epidemiological characteristics of the patient mostly influence the probability of preserving fertility after an ectopic pregnancy during her treatment for ectopic pregnancy rather than the specific treatment she has.

Health Sciences

Tubal ectopic pregnancy, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Fertility outlook

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