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Had an ectopic pregnancy left tube removed. right tube healthy. now 4 wk pregnant. chances of another ectopic?

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15-20%: Ectopic pregnancy occurs at a rate of 19.7 cases per 1,000 pregnancies in North America and is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the first trimester. Previous ectopic pregnancy becomes a more significant risk factor with each successive occurrence. With one previous ectopic pregnancy treated by linear salpingostomy, the recurrence rate ranges from 15 to 20 percent Dr M

Answered 10/9/2015

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