Abstract
Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy is a cause of pregnancy related mortality and its incidence is on the rise. The aim of modern management of ectopic pregnancy should be to diagnose ectopic pregnancy accurately, so that women can seek prompt diagnosis and treatment and optimize their future fertility.
 Methods: This prospective study was done for a period of one year in patients suspected clinically to have ectopic pregnancies which were subsequently confirmed by pregnancy test and ultrasonography (n=17). The following parameters: age and parity of the patient, relevant past medical and surgical history, significant clinical findings at presentation, management done and outcome of the management were noted.
 Results: Most patients 13 (76.47%) were in the age group of 20-25 years and 16 (94.11%) of them presented with acute pain abdomen. In all cases, emergency laparotomy was performed. There were 16 cases of tubal ectopic and one of ovarian pregnancy. Right side was affected in 14 (82.35%) cases including one right sided ovarian ectopic. Tubal rupture was found in 10 (58.82%) patients. The most common 12 (75%) site of tubal pregnancy was ampullary. Salpingectomy was performed in 14 (82.35%) cases. All patients were discharged byseventh postoperative day.
 Conclusion: Ectopic pregnancy can be suspected clinically by history and associated risk factors. Women presenting with acute pain abdomen with a positive urine β-hCG test should be promptly diagnosed and treated without undue delay to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
Highlights
INTRODUCTIONPregnancy which occurs outside its normal location in the uterine cavity has always presented as an interesting problem
Ectopic pregnancy is a cause of pregnancy related mortality and its incidence is on the rise
This study was done to determine the clinical features, risk factors, treatment and outcome associated with ectopic pregnancy in a tertiary care hospital
Summary
Pregnancy which occurs outside its normal location in the uterine cavity has always presented as an interesting problem. At the same time its management often demands emergency operative procedures. These facets of the condition, coupled with the knowledge that this disease, if unrecognized and inadequately treated, may terminate fatally, makes it one of the most challenging gynecological subjects. Clinical study of ectopic pregnancy in a tertiary care hospital in Nepal. Develops outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes, but might occur in the cervix, ovary or the abdominal cavity. Unless considered in the differential diagnosis, ectopic pregnancy can go unidentified at the initial medical evaluation. This study was done to determine the clinical features, risk factors, treatment and outcome associated with ectopic pregnancy in a tertiary care hospital
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