Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy: Guidelines by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

What Is This Guideline About? This is the latest (March 2018) practice bulletin for management of tubal ectopic pregnancy by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Source: ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 193: Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy. Obstet. Gynecol. 2018 Mar;131(3):e91-e103. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002560.

What Was Need For Guideline? Tubal ectopic pregnancy in an unstable patient is a medical emergency that requires prompt surgical intervention. Despite improvements in diagnosis and management, ruptured ectopic pregnancy is still a significant cause of pregnancy-related mortality and morbidity. This document provides guidelines for timely diagnosis and management that are consistent with the best available scientific evidence. What Does The Guideline Include? The guideline answers various key issues like: How is an ectopic pregnancy diagnosed? Who are candidates for…