Accuracy of Clinical Diagnostic Methods of Threatened Abortion

200315 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Shing‐Kai Yip · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Daljit Singh Sahota · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Lai-Ping Cheung · Prince of Wales Hospital

Peggo K. W. Lam · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Christopher J. Haines · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Tony K.H. Chung · Prince of Wales Hospital

Abstract

The clinical assessment of threatened abortion by history and physical examination is unreliable in most cases. The diagnostic accuracy is improved by the addition of transvaginal sonography. Even with the help of transvaginal sonography, a small proportion of ectopic pregnancies will be missed.

Topics & Keywords

Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation

Volume 56, Issue 1, pp. 38-42

DOI: 10.1159/000072482

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