Journal article
National Trends in the Management of Tubal Pregnancy, 1970-1987
Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953), Vol.78(5), pp.749-752
11/1991
PMID: 1833684
Abstract
Tubal pregnancy leads to reduced childbearing potential and is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. Several hospital-based studies have shown a trend toward more conservative management of tubal pregnancies, which reflects attempts to reduce morbidity and preserve fertility; however, the impact on future fertility remains unclear. To study national trends in the management of tubal pregnancy from 1970-1987, we analyzed data from the National Hospital Discharge Survey. Tubal pregnancies managed conservatively, using operative procedures that attempt to preserve the function of the involved fallopian tube, increased from approximately 2% in 1970-1978 to 12% in 1984-1987. During 1979-1987, conservative procedures were more than twice as common for women with private insurance as for those without it. The use of diagnostic laparoscopy increased from 10% of tubal pregnancies in 1970-1978 to 33% in 1979-1987, whereas the use of diagnostic laparotomy decreased from 24 to 2%.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- National Trends in the Management of Tubal Pregnancy, 1970-1987
- Creators
- PRISCILLA Young - National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health PromotionAUDREY SaftlasHANI AtrashHERSCHEL LawsonFRANCES Petrey
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953), Vol.78(5), pp.749-752
- Publisher
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- PMID
- 1833684
- ISSN
- 0029-7844
- eISSN
- 1873-233X
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 11/1991
- Academic Unit
- Epidemiology
- Record Identifier
- 9984364399302771
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