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Ectopic pregnancy - presentation and management

Publication details

Mrs Kavitha Sivakumar MBBS, DGO, DFFP, MRCOG, Mr Mike Divers BSc(Hons), MBChB, Postgrad Cert Med Ed, FRCOG
Foundation Years Journal, volume 8, issue 7, p.36 (123Doc Education, London, July 2014)

Abstract

Ectopic pregnancy is a common complication of early pregnancy. Failure to consider the diagnosis in women of childbearing age can lead to misdiagnosis, substandard care and catastrophic consequences. Trans-vaginal ultrasound scan and serum ßhCG play a major role in diagnosing and managing these women. Management options include medical or surgical treatment dependent on ultrasound scan findings, serum ßhCG levels and the clinical condition of the patient.

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Authors

Mrs Kavitha Sivakumar MBBS, DGO, DFFP, MRCOG

Specialty Doctor, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Nobles Hospital, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ, UK
kavitha.sivakumar@gov.im

Mr Mike Divers BSc(Hons), MBChB, Postgrad Cert Med Ed, FRCOG

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Nobles Hospital, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ, UK
mike.divers@gov.im

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