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Observational studyJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2026

Clinical Profile of Ectopic Pregnancy in a Tertiary Care Center: A Five-Year Retrospective Study.

Deepa Chudal, Agya Shrestha, Rojina Manandhar, Santosh Thakur, Deepak Kharel, Usha Shrestha, Binita Basnet

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Deepa ChudalDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nepal Police Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Agya ShresthaDepartment of Pathology, Nepal Police Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Rojina ManandharDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nepal Police Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Santosh ThakurDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nepal Police Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Deepak KharelDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nepal Police Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Usha ShresthaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nepal Police Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Binita BasnetDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nepal Police Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Abstract

Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the first trimester. Delayed diagnosis often results in rupture, leading to life-threatening complications and adverse fertility outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, and management of ectopic pregnancy in a tertiary care center in Nepal. Methods: A five-year retrospective observational study was conducted at Nepal Police Hospital, Kathmandu from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2025. All confirmed cases of ectopic pregnancy were included. Data on socio-demographics, risk factors, clinical features, operative findings, and management were collected from hospital records. Descriptive statistics were applied. Results: Among 1,760 live births, 42 (2.38%) cases of ectopic pregnancy were identified. The mean age of the patients was 29.69±5.41 years, with the majority of cases occurring in women aged 20-35 years. Abdominal pain was the most common presenting symptom, reported in 30 (71.42%) patients. A history of abortion was the leading risk factor, noted in 14 (33.3%) cases. Tubal rupture was observed in 37 (88.09%) patients, and the ampullary region was the most frequent site, involved in 38 (90.47%) cases. All patients underwent surgical management, with laparoscopic unilateral salpingectomy being the most commonly performed procedure in 36 (85.71%) cases. Conclusions: The most common presenting symptom was abdominal pain in patients in the age group of 31-35 years. Most patient presented with ruptured ectopics.

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Pregnancy, EctopicAbdominal PainAdultFemaleHumansIncidenceNepalPregnancyRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSalpingectomyTertiary Care CentersYoung Adultectopic pregnancylaparoscopic salpingectomymaternal morbidityNepalrisk factors

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PMCPMC12925827

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