Heterotopic pregnancy: Simultaneous viable and nonviable pregnancies.
JAAPA
; 33(3): 35-38, 2020 Mar.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32097214
ABSTRACT
Heterotopic pregnancy occurs when a patient has simultaneous intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies. Rates of heterotopic pregnancy have been rising with increased availability and access to in vitro fertilization and other advanced fertility technologies. Symptoms of heterotopic pregnancy are nonspecific, such as vague abdominal pain, so transvaginal ultrasound is a crucial part of the diagnostic process. Laparoscopy is the most commonly performed treatment of the ectopic pregnancy; other options include localized injections of methotrexate and/or potassium chloride. Following definitive termination of the ectopic pregnancy, many patients will successfully deliver the intrauterine pregnancy at term. Early identification of heterotopic pregnancy can reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Gravidez Heterotópica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
JAAPA
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article