Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Ectopic pregnancy is implantation of fertilized ovum any site other than uterine cavity. The present study was conducted to determine cases of ectopic pregnancy reported to emergency department. Materials & Methods: This study was conducted on 56 females reported to the department. Findings such as clinical features, risk factors and management of cases were recorded. Results: Age group18-21 years had 6 cases, 22-25 years had 14 and 26-30 years had 36 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Risk factors were Cu T in 3, abortion in 4, infertility in 1 and tubal ligation in 2 cases. Clinical features were pain abdomen in 45, bleeding in 32, nausea in 48, syncope in 11, tachycardia in 14, shock in 10 and cervical movement in 33 cases. Emergency laparotomy was seen in 7, surgical laparoscopy in 12, laparotomy in 27 and laparoscopy converted to laparotomy in 10 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Ectopic pregnancy is not uncommon nowadays. Risk factors are Cu T, abortion, infertility and tubal ligation. Key words: Ectopic pregnancy, infertility, Laparotomy.