Ectopic Gestation (Pregnency)
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Ectopic Gestation (Pregnency)
- Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterine cavity.
- When ectopic pregnancy most often occurs in a fallopian tube, it is called a tubal pregnancy.
- Ectopic gestation is surgical emergency.
- Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, pallor, abdominal distension, severe sweating and patient may go in to shock…
DIAGNOSIS
Gynaecologist will examine and do ultrasound abdomen and pelvis, UPT and confirm.
TREATMENT
- It includes either emergency open or laparoscopic surgery .
- Laparoscopy offers early recovery with minimal pain, less blood loss with a scarless cosmetic procedure