Ectopic pregnancy: a review

Poonam Rana, Imran Kazmi, Rajbala Singh, Muhammad Afzal, Fahad A Al-Abbasi, Fahad A. Al‐Abbasi, Ali Aseeri, Rajbir Singh, Ruqaiyah Khan, Firoz Anwar
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2013 · vol. 288(4) , pp. 747–757 · doi:10.1007/s00404-013-2929-2 · PMID:23793551 · W1975773129
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This review discusses ectopic pregnancy risk factors, diagnostic methods, and treatment options, concluding that further research is needed for earlier detection despite decreased surgical intervention rates.

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This paper is a narrative review of ectopic pregnancy (EP), describing its epidemiology, maternal risk factors, diagnostic approaches (including β-hCG/progesterone and imaging such as transvaginal ultrasound, CT, and hysterosalpingography), and treatment strategies (surgical options, systemic/local medical therapy such as methotrexate, and expectant management). It reports that while review data suggest fewer surgical treatments over time, this does not necessarily indicate a true decline in EP occurrence, and it highlights the need for improved early detection. The paper’s stated limitation is that the conclusions are based on aggregated review data rather than evidence of changing disease incidence. Relevance to endometriosis: endometriosis is listed as an EP risk factor alongside pelvic inflammatory disease, Chlamydia trachomatis infection, smoking, tubal surgery, and induced conception cycles, though the paper’s main focus is EP epidemiology, diagnosis, and management rather than endometriosis itself.

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Pregnancy, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ectopic Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal Female Humans Laparoscopy Methotrexate Methotrexate Pregnancy Risk Factors Salpingectomy Salpingostomy Watchful Waiting

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