Treating non-tubal ectopic pregnancy.
The purpose of this review is to examine the current state of knowledge regarding the treatment of non-tubal ectopic pregnancies. This review looks at the management of cervical, caesarean scar, ovarian, interstitial, cornual and abdominal pregnancies. Traditionally these pregnancies have been diagnosed late and managed by open surgery. Earlier diagnosis has led to the use of minimal access techniques, medical and conservative management for all types of non-tubal pregnancies. Increased awareness and the experience of specialised centres have led to an improved understanding of the best way to manage non-tubal ectopic pregnancies and the development of new techniques.
Chetty
Maya
M
Obstetrics and Gynaecology ST2, Simpsons Centre for Reproductive Health, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, UK.
Elson
Janine
J
D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D018997:Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human / Q000032:analysis; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010053:Ovary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011269:Pregnancy, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography
D018997:Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human