[Management of ectopic pregnancies at the university clinic of gynecology and obstetrics in Cotonou (Benin)].

Abstract

In 1993 and 1994, there were 223 cases of ectopic pregnancy, resolved by surgery, at the University Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics of the National Teaching Hospital in Cotonou. This represents 4.57% of the number of deliveries. The study of 204 cases reveals the following characteristics: (i) There are clinical signs: pelvic pains and/or metrorrhagia in 97% of cases; (ii) Diagnosis was often late with a hemoperitoneum and required major intervention (salpingectomy). Ultrasound scanning allowed accurate diagnosis in 30.39% of cases. Celioscopy was necessary in 3.92% of cases; (iii) The life prognosis is usually good (1 death in 204 cases; i.e. 0.49%). The functional prognosis is difficult to estimate. The evolution of medical techniques, with the help of ultrasound scans facilitates early diagnosis and application of modern less traumatic therapies such as endoscopic surgery and conservative treatment.

• Authors: R Perrin, V Boco, B Bilongo, J Akpovi, E Alihonou
• Journal: Sante (Montrouge, France) (Sante) 1997 May-Jun Vol. 7 Issue 3 Pg. 201-3 ISSN: 1157-5999 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Prise en charge de la grossesse extra-utérine à la Clinique universitaire de gynécologie et d'obstétrique de Cotonou (Bénin).
• PMID: 9296812 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Benin
• Female
• Hospitals, University
• Humans
• Outpatient Clinics, Hospital
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy, Ectopic (complications, diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Prognosis
• Retrospective Studies
• Ultrasonography, Prenatal
• Urban Health