## Abstract A method is described for timing a repeat ultrasound examination in patients evaluated for ectopic pregnancy in whom the findings are initially nondiagnostic. This method is based on measuring the serum hCG at the time of the initial ultrasound examination, which allows the time interva
Ultrasound evaluation of a near-term abdominal ectopic pregnancy
โ Scribed by Charles H. Williams
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1978
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 204 KB
- Volume
- 6
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0091-2751
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โฆ Synopsis
Abstract
Ultrasound confirmation of an abdominal ectopic pregnancy was established by the demonstration of an enlarged but empty uterus and the delineation of the fetal head within the abdominal cavity. Other portions of the fetus could not be demonstrated. The margins and attachments of the placenta could not be accurately delineated prospectively.
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## Abstract ## Purpose Our purpose was to determine the effect of transvaginal sonography (TVS) on the diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy (EP). Specifically, we wished to determine what effect TVS had on the use of invasive procedures. ## Methods This was a retros