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Experience with ectopic pregnancy in a hospital in India
Raina Aditi, Bajpai Malay
Abstract :
Objective: To study the incidence, clinical presentation and risk factors of ectopic pregnancy in our centre.
Methods: This hospital based retrospective study was conducted at Rama Medical College, Ghaziabad. Data during
the period Jan 2011 to December 2014 was analyzed retrospectively using the case–sheets and operative notes.
Results: During the period, a total of 2,563 deliveries were recorded of which forty one patients had ectopic gestations accounting for 1.5% (15 per 1000 deliveries). The peak age group was 26–30 years (42.8%); All 41(100%) of the
patients were symptomatic. Risk factors present in the patients was PID seen in 16 (38%) of the patients and no risk
factor in 28.5% of the cases. Most patients were nulliparous 43.9% (18 cases). We report a higher incidence of ovarian
ectopic pregnancy than most other series.
Conclusion: With the increasing incidence of ectopic pregnancy,a high index of suspicion is essential for early diagnosis.
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Raina Aditi, Bajpai Malay Experience with ectopic pregnancy in a hospital in India Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 4 April 2015
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Raina Aditi, Bajpai Malay Experience with ectopic pregnancy in a hospital in India Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 4 April 2015
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