Journal of Clinical Gynecology and Obstetrics, ISSN 1927-1271 print, 1927-128X online, Open Access |
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Original Article
Volume 1, Number 4-5, October 2012, pages 67-70
The Prognostic Value of Tubal Patency Test After Medical Treatment of an Ectopic Pregnancy
Tables
Day | Test | Therapy or procedure |
---|---|---|
beta-hCG, beta human chorionic gonadotrophin; CBC, complete blood count; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; BUN, blood urea nitrogen; MTX, methotrexate. | ||
1 | beta-hCG, CBC, blood type and screen AST, BUN, creatinine | MTX 50 mg/m2 IM |
4 | beta-hCG | |
7 | beta-hCG | Repeat MTX if day 7 hCG < 15% lower than day 4 hCG |
Hystsalpingography | Ipsilateral tube Obstruction Patency | Contralateral tube Obstruction Patency | Total |
---|---|---|---|
MTX | 5 (16.7%), 25 (83.3%) | 2 (6.7%), 28 (93.3%) | 30 |
salpingectomy | - | 7 (17.5%), 33 (82.5%) | 40 |