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P145Ultrasound evaluation of ectopic pregnancy and laparoscopic approach
Author(s) -
Sijanović S.,
Popovic Z.,
Lovric A.,
Hrgovic Z.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2000.00004-1-144.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ectopic pregnancy , ultrasound , adnexal mass , pregnancy , obstetrics , laparoscopy , laparoscopic surgery , surgery , gynecology , radiology , genetics , biology
In our department we prefer laparoscopic treatment ectopic pregnancy. In 1999 and 2000 years we were laparoscopically treated 70% ectopic pregnancy. For promtly and safely diagnosis we use clinical, ultrasound and beta choriongonadotropine hormon examination. In this period we treated 26 women with diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. In 96% patients ultrasound examination was made. Ultrasound examination showed in 88% women adnexal masses or free fluid in Douglas space. In most cases ectopic pregnancy was in right tube (69%). Ultrasound evaluation in correlation with beta choriongonadotropin hormone creates early and safely diagnosis ectopic pregnancy and provides laparoscopic approach. Laparoscopic approach in treatment ectopic pregnancy is method of choice.