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Observational studyWomen's health (London, England)

Ectopic pregnancy management and treatment strategies: A nationwide survey of Czech gynecological facilities.

Borek Sehnal, Jan Zapletal, Michael J Halaska, Krystof Brecka, Barbora Svedova, Martin Hruda, Anna Babkova, Lukas Rob, Petr Waldauf

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Borek SehnalDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID 0000-0003-2622-2181
Jan ZapletalDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
Michael J HalaskaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID 0000-0001-6055-2569
Krystof BreckaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID 0009-0009-0433-5477
Barbora SvedovaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID 0009-0006-6209-0533
Martin HrudaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
Anna BabkovaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID 0009-0008-9268-6957
Lukas RobDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID 0000-0003-3770-651X
Petr WaldaufDepartment of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.

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Abstract

backgroundEctopic pregnancy (EP) remains a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, with diverse clinical presentations and substantial variability in treatment strategies.

objectivesTo assess current EP management approaches across gynecological inpatient departments of all sizes in the Czech Republic.

designA nationwide cross-sectional observational questionnaire study.

methodsA survey was conducted in January 2025. All 92 registered inpatient gynecological wards in the Czech Republic were invited to participate in an anonymous online questionnaire on EP diagnosis and treatment. A total of 89 departments (96.7%) responded. Facilities were grouped into four categories based on annual hysterectomy volume. Statistical analyses included chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests with adjustments for multiple comparisons.

resultsMethotrexate (MTX) was available in 82.8% of high-volume centers, compared with 48.3% of smaller facilities (

conclusionEP management, even within a country with a homogeneous healthcare system, may demonstrate considerable heterogeneity, strongly influenced by institutional size. These findings highlight the need for national guidelines to ensure standardized and evidence-based care.

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GynecologyMethotrexatePregnancy, EctopicAbortifacient Agents, NonsteroidalCross-Sectional StudiesCzech RepublicFemaleHumansHysterectomyLaparoscopyPregnancySurveys and QuestionnairesAbortifacient Agents, NonsteroidalMethotrexatecervical pregnancycesarean scar pregnancyCzech Republicectopic pregnancyinterstitial pregnancymethotrexatenationwide surveysalpingotomytubal pregnancy

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