Early ultrasound diagnosis of uncomplicated tubal pregnancy
S Puiu, A Puiu · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2008 · Heft 05
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Zusammenfassung
Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy, is the most common life-threatening complication of early pregnancy. The patients have a risk for ectopic pregnancy that can range from 2% among the general population and up to 20% depending on the population studied, where known risk factor exists. Ectopic pregnancies account for approximately 4% to 9% of all pregnancy-related deaths. Approximately 15–30% of tubal pregnancies demonstrate a contralateral corpus luteum. Despite the relatively high number of this serious condition, early detection can be challenging. Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the possibil…