COCAINE USE AND ACUTE RUPTURE OF ECTOPIC PREGNANCIES

COCAINE USE AND ACUTE RUPTURE OF ECTOPIC PREGNANCIES

The hemodynamic changes associated with ingestion of cocaine may precipitate rupture of ectopic pregnancy. Two cases are presented in which this association was suspected. We believe this to be the first report of this clinical entity, representing a risk factor that should be identified in patients...

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Veröffentlicht in:Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) 1989-09, Vol.74 (3, Part 2 Suppl), p.478-479
Hauptverfasser: Thatcher, Samuel S, Corfman, Randle, Grosso, Joseph, DeCherney, Alan H
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cocaine - adverse effects
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Management. Prenatal diagnosis
Medical sciences
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Tubal
Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta
Risk Factors
Rupture, Spontaneous
Substance-Related Disorders - complications
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Zusammenfassung:The hemodynamic changes associated with ingestion of cocaine may precipitate rupture of ectopic pregnancy. Two cases are presented in which this association was suspected. We believe this to be the first report of this clinical entity, representing a risk factor that should be identified in patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy.
ISSN:0029-7844
1873-233X