Ectopic pregnancy: Case series

Abstract

In the first trimester of pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy becomes the major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. It is preventable if detected early in pregnancy.In this article, we will look at series of five cases in which an ectopic pregnancy ruptured and an emergency laparotomy was performed to avoid fatal consequences, as well as blood transfusion was done. We emphasize at the point that this obstetric emergency is avoidable if transvaginal ultrasound and medical advice is sought as early as a missed period or after a confirmed pregnancy.