Diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy with ultrasound.
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چکیده
Transvaginal sonography (TVS) is now the imaging modality of choice for the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy with overall reported sensitivities of>90%. Specific sonographic criteria exist for the diagnosis of tubal and non-tubal pregnancies including cervical and caesarean section scar pregnancies. Diagnosis is based on the visualization of an ectopic mass rather than the inability to visualize an intra-uterine pregnancy. This chapter discusses the specific criteria used for the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy and examines the literature assessing the accuracy of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology
دوره 23 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009