Ectopic pregnancy: ultrasonographic diagnosis and interpretive pitfalls.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The ultrasonographic evaluation of ectopic pregnancy is fraught with potential pitfalls in image interpretation. Though recent advances in sonographic techniques have improved the precision and scope of the study, considerable expertise is still needed to perform and interpret the sonogram for a suspected ectopic gestation. In this article, we review the ultrasonic evaluation for ectopic pregnancy, emphasizing the difficulties in diagnosis.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Hertzberg, BS; Kliewer, MA

Published Date

  • December 1995

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 88 / 12

Start / End Page

  • 1191 - 1198

PubMed ID

  • 7502109

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0038-4348

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States