Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy is dreadful and can lead to the death of the patient if it is ignored. Diagnosed early, it offers the possibility of medical treatment with methotrexate. Objective: To describe the prog...Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy is dreadful and can lead to the death of the patient if it is ignored. Diagnosed early, it offers the possibility of medical treatment with methotrexate. Objective: To describe the prognosis of ectopic pregnancies treated methotrexate. Patients and Methods: Retrospective study of the management of ectopic pregnancy by Methotrexate at Senlis hospital from June 2020 to May 2021 were included in the study, patients with a Fernandez score of less than 13, and having received Methotrexate as first-line treatment. Data were collected using gynecological emergency admission registers, and telephone interviews. Results: 35 cases were identified. The average age of the patients was 32 years old. Forty-nine percent were smokers. The mean gestational age was 5 weeks + 2 days. The diagnosis was made in all of our patients with the combination of the kinetics of ß-hcg and vaginal ultrasound. The size of adnexal mass was less than 4 cm with an average size of 20 mm. The average value of ß-hcg was 1405 IU/L. All patients had received a single dose of methotrexate 1 mg/kg intramuscularly. A second dose was administered to 17.1% of patients for stagnation or re-ascension of the ß-hcg level. The success rate was 91.4%. Thirty percent were obtained spontaneous intra uterine pregnancy, the first year following methotrexate treatment. Conclusion: The success rate of medical treatment for ectopic pregnancy is high in terms of meeting the eligibility criteria for treatment. The subsequent prognosis of fertility is generally preserved.展开更多
Interstitial ectopic pregnancies are very rare, however, they are extremely dangerous. Treatment consists of either surgical or medical management. This patient presented with no prior pregnancies, an inappropriately ...Interstitial ectopic pregnancies are very rare, however, they are extremely dangerous. Treatment consists of either surgical or medical management. This patient presented with no prior pregnancies, an inappropriately rising b-hCG, and eventually had ultrasound findings consistent with interstitial ectopic pregnancy. She was seen through the Emergency Department and had no insurance. She strongly desired to avoid surgery, and was successfully given a multi-dose regimen of methotrexate. Contraindication to methotrexate management includes an inability to follow-up, so a close therapeutic alliance was maintained to enable safe resolution of this case. She has since successfully carried an uncomplicated intrauterine pregnancy to term.展开更多
An ectopic pregnancy (EP) is defined as any pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity. The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is the fallopian tube. The goal of this retrospective study is to address medical...An ectopic pregnancy (EP) is defined as any pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity. The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is the fallopian tube. The goal of this retrospective study is to address medical and conservative surgical management of unruptured fallopian tube EP as an effective manner to preserve tubes to prevent secondary infertility. This study was conducted between January 1, 2010, and April 30, 2024, in Ponni Hospital, Madurai. It included 319 women, out of 6248 pregnant women diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy by using an Inexecreen kit, trans-abdominal scan, trans-vaginal scan, and doubling of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-HCG) in 48 hours and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Medical and conservative surgical management were given to those patients effectively. Out of 319 patients, 62 patients (19.4%) had a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and underwent surgical treatment;257 patients (80.6%) had an unruptured ectopic pregnancy. The conservative medical management was provided to 257 patients. Out of 257 patients, 235 patients were treated by injecting methotrexate and folic acid rescue when the criteria were met. 14 patients had salpingostomy and injection methotrexate (Inj. Methotrexate) and inj. Prostaglandin F2 alpha was administered into the tubal wall to preserve tubes. 8 patients had a live ectopic pregnancy;for those patients, Inj. Methotrexate was injected into the gestational sac through ultrasound guidance. 225 out of 257 patients reached out to us to seek fertility treatment;the remaining 32 patients were not seeking fertility. All fertility-seeking patients had successful pregnancies. We lost follow-up of 12 patients in this study. Out of 213 patients who came for fertility treatment, a 76.1% success rate was achieved with live birth, the recurrent ectopic pregnancy rate was 13.6%, the miscarriage and stillbirth rates were 10.3%. 32 patients, who were not seeking fertility, had quality life without surgical scars for ectopic pregnancy and cost-effective treatment. 25 patients out of 32 had laparoscopic sterilization later, and 7 patients followed temporary contraception as per our advice. This clinical data was retrieved from medical records.展开更多
Medical treatment with methotrexate is now successfully replacing conservative surgical treatment in selected patients. We reviewed patients treated with methotrexate, compared to salpingectomy and salpingostomy betwe...Medical treatment with methotrexate is now successfully replacing conservative surgical treatment in selected patients. We reviewed patients treated with methotrexate, compared to salpingectomy and salpingostomy between 1990 to 1995 and 2000 to 2003. For 1990-1995 there were 21 conservative surgical treatments (5.3% ectopic pregnancies). The ratio of ectopic to normal deliveries was 1:24. Medical treatment was done for 19 pregnancies (3.4% of ectopic pregnancies) for 2000 to 2003. During the period there was an ectopic rate of 1:16.8 births. Patients treated medically were similar to those treated surgically except that none reportedly having rebound tenderness and only 1/18 having an ultrasound scan showing a foetal heart and none with a gestational sac >4cm. In the medically treated group the success rate was 68% while in the surgically treated groups success was 100%. There was no significant difference in the parameters in the conservative surgical and medically treated展开更多
In women at risk for an ectopic pregnancy, every effort should be made to exclude the presence of an intrauterine pregnancy before embarking on an irreversible treatment for ectopic pregnancy. The diagnosis of ectopic...In women at risk for an ectopic pregnancy, every effort should be made to exclude the presence of an intrauterine pregnancy before embarking on an irreversible treatment for ectopic pregnancy. The diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, unless directly visualized with transvaginal ultrasound, is made with the exclusion of an intrauterine pregnancy. Measurement of human chorionic gonadotrophin and progesterone levels, and transvaginal ultrasound are the tools used to evaluate early pregnancy. In women at risk for an ectopic pregnancy, every effort should be made to exclude the presence of an intrauterine pregnancy before embarking on an irreversible treatment course. Methotrexate is an antimetabolite that inhibits DNA synthesis and repair and cell replication. It is administered to ostensible destroy a pregnancy, especially ectopic pregnancies. When administered to an intrauterine pregnancy, embryonic death and missed abortion is the most common result, but early embryos that survive this exposure are likely to have multiple anomalies. The mistaken administration of methotrexate to an intrauterine pregnancy is made because of misinterpretation of the discriminatory zone of human chorionic gonadotropin(h CG), misinterpretation of early h CG serum levels, misinterpretation of early transvaginal ultrasound images, and failure to clinically correlate h CG levels and ultrasound findings.展开更多
Cervical pregnancy is a rare clinical entity that accounts for less than 1% of all ectopic pregnancies. It results from implantation of the blastocyst in the cervical canal below the level of the internal os. Although...Cervical pregnancy is a rare clinical entity that accounts for less than 1% of all ectopic pregnancies. It results from implantation of the blastocyst in the cervical canal below the level of the internal os. Although non-tubal ectopic pregnancies account for only 5%<span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span>of ectopics, they contribute to a significant morbidity. The cornerstone in the management of cervical ectopic is early diagnosis by high index of suspension and a qualified sonographer. Management options for cervical ectopic pregnancies range from conservative drug treatment to radical hysterectomy. Over the last few years, the mortality and morbidity rates of ectopic pregnancies have been reduced. This is mainly due to the early recognition of the condition and the wide availability of minimally invasive surgical procedures. We present a case of a 33-year-old</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span>woman that was 16 weeks pregnant. She presented initially with recurrent vaginal bleeding followed by minimal lower abdominal pain. Her early US scans were</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span>misleading. Several weeks later,</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span>a follow up MRI scan suggested cervical ectopic. She was managed surgically with uterine preservation.</span></span></span>展开更多
Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of single-dose methotrexate (MTX) with Chinesemedicinal herbs in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy(EP). Methods: Eighty-five patients with unruptured andruptured EP were p...Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of single-dose methotrexate (MTX) with Chinesemedicinal herbs in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy(EP). Methods: Eighty-five patients with unruptured andruptured EP were prospectively treated with an intramuscular injection of MTX (50 mg/m') without citrovorumfactor rescue to destroy embryo and villi, meanwhile, EP 1 decoction was given orally, in the case of rupturedEP with active internal hemorrhage resulted from EP mass rupture, or EP 2 decoction was given orally, In thecase of unruptured EP and ruptured EP without active internal hemorrhage resulted from EP mass rhexis andblood in the peritoneal cavity has already formed hematomas. The serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)3-subunit were monitored regularly until they were undetectable. Serial B-ultrasound examinations were followedup by observing the gestational sac, fetal cardiac activity, EP mass absorption, etc. Of those who has the desireof being pregnant, after all EP mass disappeared, hysterosalpingogram may be performed. Results: The total of81 cases (95. 3 % ) were successfully treated without surgical operation, 4 cases (4. 7 % ) required surgical management of EP. The mean serum hCG 5-subunit clearance time was 18. 7 i 7. 2 days. Total disappearance of EPmass assessed by transvaginal ultrasonography, was 1. 2 1 0. 7 months. Hysterosalpingograms done on 20 patients of attempting pregnancy subsequently demonstrated tubal patency in 90. 0 % .(18 cases) on the affectedside. To date, 15 intrauterine pregnancies have occurred in this group, none of the patients were recurrent EP.Conclusions: EP were treated with integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine, it may expand the EPindication treated with MTX alone, elevate cure rate and obtain ideal efficacy without surgical intervention.展开更多
Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine (TCM-WM) in treating ectopic pregnancy (EP). Methods: Seventy-eight patients suffering from unruptured ...Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine (TCM-WM) in treating ectopic pregnancy (EP). Methods: Seventy-eight patients suffering from unruptured EP were divided into two groups at random in proportion of roughly 2∶1, Group Ⅰ(n=50) was treated with methotrexate (MTX) plus Ectopic Pregnancy No.2 (EP2), a Chinese medicinal decoction, Group Ⅱ (n=28) was treated with MTX alone for control. Results:In Group Ⅰ, the nonsurgical cure rate, involving side tubal patency rate and intrauterine pregnancy rate, were 98.0%, 88.0% and 80.0% respectively, the three parameters were all higher than those in Group Ⅱ (75.0%, 46.4% and 42.9% respectively). Moreover, the EP recurrence rate in Group Ⅰ was lower than that in Group Ⅱ (4.0% vs 14.2%), the serum β-hCG normalizing time and total disappearance time of EP mass in Group Ⅰ (25.0±7.8 days and 1.2±0.7 months) were shorter than those in Group Ⅱ (31.9±6.7 days and 5.6±3.7 months), also showing significant difference (P<0.05 and P<0.01 respectively). After being treated by EP2 decoction for 4-8 weeks, the hemorrheological parameters in Group Ⅰ were improved more markedly than those in Group Ⅱ. Conclusion: The TCM-WM treatment (MTX plus EP2) could effectively increase nonsurgical cure rate, tubal patency rate and intrauterine pregnancy rate, decrease EP recurrence rate, and reduce the serum β-hCG normalizing time and the total disappearance time of EP mass in treating EP.展开更多
We have presented an unusual case of ectopic pregnancy with the negative urinary pregnancy test and a very low level of serum beta-hCG (11 IU/L). Ultrasound scan revealed right adnexal mass. Medical management and lap...We have presented an unusual case of ectopic pregnancy with the negative urinary pregnancy test and a very low level of serum beta-hCG (11 IU/L). Ultrasound scan revealed right adnexal mass. Medical management and laparoscopic salpingectomy allowed for a favourable outcome.展开更多
文摘Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy is dreadful and can lead to the death of the patient if it is ignored. Diagnosed early, it offers the possibility of medical treatment with methotrexate. Objective: To describe the prognosis of ectopic pregnancies treated methotrexate. Patients and Methods: Retrospective study of the management of ectopic pregnancy by Methotrexate at Senlis hospital from June 2020 to May 2021 were included in the study, patients with a Fernandez score of less than 13, and having received Methotrexate as first-line treatment. Data were collected using gynecological emergency admission registers, and telephone interviews. Results: 35 cases were identified. The average age of the patients was 32 years old. Forty-nine percent were smokers. The mean gestational age was 5 weeks + 2 days. The diagnosis was made in all of our patients with the combination of the kinetics of ß-hcg and vaginal ultrasound. The size of adnexal mass was less than 4 cm with an average size of 20 mm. The average value of ß-hcg was 1405 IU/L. All patients had received a single dose of methotrexate 1 mg/kg intramuscularly. A second dose was administered to 17.1% of patients for stagnation or re-ascension of the ß-hcg level. The success rate was 91.4%. Thirty percent were obtained spontaneous intra uterine pregnancy, the first year following methotrexate treatment. Conclusion: The success rate of medical treatment for ectopic pregnancy is high in terms of meeting the eligibility criteria for treatment. The subsequent prognosis of fertility is generally preserved.
文摘Interstitial ectopic pregnancies are very rare, however, they are extremely dangerous. Treatment consists of either surgical or medical management. This patient presented with no prior pregnancies, an inappropriately rising b-hCG, and eventually had ultrasound findings consistent with interstitial ectopic pregnancy. She was seen through the Emergency Department and had no insurance. She strongly desired to avoid surgery, and was successfully given a multi-dose regimen of methotrexate. Contraindication to methotrexate management includes an inability to follow-up, so a close therapeutic alliance was maintained to enable safe resolution of this case. She has since successfully carried an uncomplicated intrauterine pregnancy to term.
文摘An ectopic pregnancy (EP) is defined as any pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity. The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is the fallopian tube. The goal of this retrospective study is to address medical and conservative surgical management of unruptured fallopian tube EP as an effective manner to preserve tubes to prevent secondary infertility. This study was conducted between January 1, 2010, and April 30, 2024, in Ponni Hospital, Madurai. It included 319 women, out of 6248 pregnant women diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy by using an Inexecreen kit, trans-abdominal scan, trans-vaginal scan, and doubling of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-HCG) in 48 hours and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Medical and conservative surgical management were given to those patients effectively. Out of 319 patients, 62 patients (19.4%) had a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and underwent surgical treatment;257 patients (80.6%) had an unruptured ectopic pregnancy. The conservative medical management was provided to 257 patients. Out of 257 patients, 235 patients were treated by injecting methotrexate and folic acid rescue when the criteria were met. 14 patients had salpingostomy and injection methotrexate (Inj. Methotrexate) and inj. Prostaglandin F2 alpha was administered into the tubal wall to preserve tubes. 8 patients had a live ectopic pregnancy;for those patients, Inj. Methotrexate was injected into the gestational sac through ultrasound guidance. 225 out of 257 patients reached out to us to seek fertility treatment;the remaining 32 patients were not seeking fertility. All fertility-seeking patients had successful pregnancies. We lost follow-up of 12 patients in this study. Out of 213 patients who came for fertility treatment, a 76.1% success rate was achieved with live birth, the recurrent ectopic pregnancy rate was 13.6%, the miscarriage and stillbirth rates were 10.3%. 32 patients, who were not seeking fertility, had quality life without surgical scars for ectopic pregnancy and cost-effective treatment. 25 patients out of 32 had laparoscopic sterilization later, and 7 patients followed temporary contraception as per our advice. This clinical data was retrieved from medical records.
文摘Medical treatment with methotrexate is now successfully replacing conservative surgical treatment in selected patients. We reviewed patients treated with methotrexate, compared to salpingectomy and salpingostomy between 1990 to 1995 and 2000 to 2003. For 1990-1995 there were 21 conservative surgical treatments (5.3% ectopic pregnancies). The ratio of ectopic to normal deliveries was 1:24. Medical treatment was done for 19 pregnancies (3.4% of ectopic pregnancies) for 2000 to 2003. During the period there was an ectopic rate of 1:16.8 births. Patients treated medically were similar to those treated surgically except that none reportedly having rebound tenderness and only 1/18 having an ultrasound scan showing a foetal heart and none with a gestational sac >4cm. In the medically treated group the success rate was 68% while in the surgically treated groups success was 100%. There was no significant difference in the parameters in the conservative surgical and medically treated
文摘In women at risk for an ectopic pregnancy, every effort should be made to exclude the presence of an intrauterine pregnancy before embarking on an irreversible treatment for ectopic pregnancy. The diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, unless directly visualized with transvaginal ultrasound, is made with the exclusion of an intrauterine pregnancy. Measurement of human chorionic gonadotrophin and progesterone levels, and transvaginal ultrasound are the tools used to evaluate early pregnancy. In women at risk for an ectopic pregnancy, every effort should be made to exclude the presence of an intrauterine pregnancy before embarking on an irreversible treatment course. Methotrexate is an antimetabolite that inhibits DNA synthesis and repair and cell replication. It is administered to ostensible destroy a pregnancy, especially ectopic pregnancies. When administered to an intrauterine pregnancy, embryonic death and missed abortion is the most common result, but early embryos that survive this exposure are likely to have multiple anomalies. The mistaken administration of methotrexate to an intrauterine pregnancy is made because of misinterpretation of the discriminatory zone of human chorionic gonadotropin(h CG), misinterpretation of early h CG serum levels, misinterpretation of early transvaginal ultrasound images, and failure to clinically correlate h CG levels and ultrasound findings.
文摘Cervical pregnancy is a rare clinical entity that accounts for less than 1% of all ectopic pregnancies. It results from implantation of the blastocyst in the cervical canal below the level of the internal os. Although non-tubal ectopic pregnancies account for only 5%<span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span>of ectopics, they contribute to a significant morbidity. The cornerstone in the management of cervical ectopic is early diagnosis by high index of suspension and a qualified sonographer. Management options for cervical ectopic pregnancies range from conservative drug treatment to radical hysterectomy. Over the last few years, the mortality and morbidity rates of ectopic pregnancies have been reduced. This is mainly due to the early recognition of the condition and the wide availability of minimally invasive surgical procedures. We present a case of a 33-year-old</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span>woman that was 16 weeks pregnant. She presented initially with recurrent vaginal bleeding followed by minimal lower abdominal pain. Her early US scans were</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span>misleading. Several weeks later,</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span>a follow up MRI scan suggested cervical ectopic. She was managed surgically with uterine preservation.</span></span></span>
文摘Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of single-dose methotrexate (MTX) with Chinesemedicinal herbs in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy(EP). Methods: Eighty-five patients with unruptured andruptured EP were prospectively treated with an intramuscular injection of MTX (50 mg/m') without citrovorumfactor rescue to destroy embryo and villi, meanwhile, EP 1 decoction was given orally, in the case of rupturedEP with active internal hemorrhage resulted from EP mass rupture, or EP 2 decoction was given orally, In thecase of unruptured EP and ruptured EP without active internal hemorrhage resulted from EP mass rhexis andblood in the peritoneal cavity has already formed hematomas. The serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)3-subunit were monitored regularly until they were undetectable. Serial B-ultrasound examinations were followedup by observing the gestational sac, fetal cardiac activity, EP mass absorption, etc. Of those who has the desireof being pregnant, after all EP mass disappeared, hysterosalpingogram may be performed. Results: The total of81 cases (95. 3 % ) were successfully treated without surgical operation, 4 cases (4. 7 % ) required surgical management of EP. The mean serum hCG 5-subunit clearance time was 18. 7 i 7. 2 days. Total disappearance of EPmass assessed by transvaginal ultrasonography, was 1. 2 1 0. 7 months. Hysterosalpingograms done on 20 patients of attempting pregnancy subsequently demonstrated tubal patency in 90. 0 % .(18 cases) on the affectedside. To date, 15 intrauterine pregnancies have occurred in this group, none of the patients were recurrent EP.Conclusions: EP were treated with integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine, it may expand the EPindication treated with MTX alone, elevate cure rate and obtain ideal efficacy without surgical intervention.
文摘Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine (TCM-WM) in treating ectopic pregnancy (EP). Methods: Seventy-eight patients suffering from unruptured EP were divided into two groups at random in proportion of roughly 2∶1, Group Ⅰ(n=50) was treated with methotrexate (MTX) plus Ectopic Pregnancy No.2 (EP2), a Chinese medicinal decoction, Group Ⅱ (n=28) was treated with MTX alone for control. Results:In Group Ⅰ, the nonsurgical cure rate, involving side tubal patency rate and intrauterine pregnancy rate, were 98.0%, 88.0% and 80.0% respectively, the three parameters were all higher than those in Group Ⅱ (75.0%, 46.4% and 42.9% respectively). Moreover, the EP recurrence rate in Group Ⅰ was lower than that in Group Ⅱ (4.0% vs 14.2%), the serum β-hCG normalizing time and total disappearance time of EP mass in Group Ⅰ (25.0±7.8 days and 1.2±0.7 months) were shorter than those in Group Ⅱ (31.9±6.7 days and 5.6±3.7 months), also showing significant difference (P<0.05 and P<0.01 respectively). After being treated by EP2 decoction for 4-8 weeks, the hemorrheological parameters in Group Ⅰ were improved more markedly than those in Group Ⅱ. Conclusion: The TCM-WM treatment (MTX plus EP2) could effectively increase nonsurgical cure rate, tubal patency rate and intrauterine pregnancy rate, decrease EP recurrence rate, and reduce the serum β-hCG normalizing time and the total disappearance time of EP mass in treating EP.
文摘We have presented an unusual case of ectopic pregnancy with the negative urinary pregnancy test and a very low level of serum beta-hCG (11 IU/L). Ultrasound scan revealed right adnexal mass. Medical management and laparoscopic salpingectomy allowed for a favourable outcome.