The Non-surgical Management of Ectopic Pregnancy

Overview

Journal Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2005 Dec 24

PMID 16374758

Citations 11

Authors

E Kirk

G Condous

T Bourne

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Abstract

Ectopic pregnancy can now be detected at earlier gestations in asymptomatic women. As a consequence conservative treatment strategies may be more appropriate than surgical intervention. This review aims to discuss the diagnosis and the non-surgical management options for ectopic pregnancy, in particular expectant management and the use of methotrexate.

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