Research Paper
Year: 2022 | Month: August | Volume: 9 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 399-404
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20220833
Spectrum of Ectopic Pregnancies in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Jammu
Dr. Shilpa Gupta1, Dr. Nishu Priya2, Dr. Harish Gupta3
1,2,3Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, GMC Kathua
Corresponding Author: Dr. Shilpa Gupta
ABSTRACT
Background: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a first-trimester pregnancy complication in which the embryo implants outside the uterus. The objective of the current study was to examine the clinical characteristics of ectopic pregnancies in a tertiary care facility.
Methods: The present study on ectopic pregnancies was carried out in department of obstetrics and gynaecology, GMC Kathua from June 2021 to May 2022. All patients admitted with diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, either ruptured or unruptured were included in the study.
Results: Majority of patients accounting for 38.6% were belonging to the age group of (21-25) years followed by 26.3% falling in the age group of (26-30) years. Ampullary site of ectopic pregnancy was the commonest site of ectopic pregnancy accounting for 73.7% cases followed by (15.8%) patients with Isthmus site of ectopic pregnancy. Abdominal pain (84.2%), UPT positive (80.7%) amenorrhea (56.1%) were the commonest clinical features reflected by studied patients. Vaginal bleeding and shock features were respectively evident in 40.4% and 21.1% patients
Conclusion: For the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, a thorough clinical examination is completely sensitive. The best outcome of an ectopic pregnancy can be achieved if management is carried out as soon as possible.
Keywords: Ampulla, Ectopic, Emergency, Laparotomy, Pain in abdomen, Pregnancy
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