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Review
. 2006 Jan;27(1):91-100.
doi: 10.1002/uog.2602.

The non-surgical management of ectopic pregnancy

E Kirk  1 , G Condous  1 , T Bourne  1
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Review

The non-surgical management of ectopic pregnancy

E Kirk et al. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jan.
Free article

Abstract

Ectopic pregnancy can now be detected at earlier gestations in asymptomatic women. As a consequence conservative treatment strategies may be more appropriate than surgical intervention. This review aims to discuss the diagnosis and the non-surgical management options for ectopic pregnancy, in particular expectant management and the use of methotrexate.

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