Reproductive outcome after surgical treatment of ectopic pregnancy.
OBJECTIVE
Reproductive outcome after laparoscopy or laparotomy performed for treatment of ectopic pregnancy.


METHODS
Data of 104 women were collected by a questionnaire and from medical records.


RESULTS
No differences in pregnancy rate were found comparing the two different operative procedures. Women with a normal contralateral fallopian tube had a better pregnancy rate compared with those with a damaged contralateral tube.


CONCLUSIONS
The crucial factor for future reproductive outcome after surgical treatment of ectopic pregnancy is the status of the contralateral tube.
Kjellberg
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007813:Laparotomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013997:Time Factors