Abstract
Background
A cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a clinically important form of ectopic pregnancy
that carries a high risk of maternal morbidity and mortality. As the rate of cesarean
sections has risen, this diagnosis is becoming an increasingly important consideration
for providers caring for patients in early pregnancy.
Case Report
We present three cases of CSPs in which point-of-care ultrasound expedited the diagnosis
and treatment in the emergency department.
Why Should an Emergency Physician Be Aware of This?
Given the risks of an undiagnosed CSP, the increasing incidence of CSP, and the number
of effective treatment options available in early gestation, the prompt and accurate
diagnosis of CSP remains crucial to its successful management. As such, it is an important
diagnosis for the emergency physician to consider when evaluating a patient in early
pregnancy.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 19, 2020
Accepted:
September 12,
2020
Received in revised form:
August 1,
2020
Received:
June 14,
2020
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