Completely nonsurgical management of ectopic pregnancies.
Twelve cases of presumed ectopic pregnancies were successfully treated with intramuscular methotrexate. Importantly, these patients were managed with no surgical intervention and without hospitalization. Criteria for selecting such patients is described, as well as treatment and follow-up protocol.
Wolf
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque.
Nickisch
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George
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Teicher
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Simms
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D000328:Adult; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D008727:Methotrexate