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Re: ectopic From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 20 Nov 2001 15:45:31 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Pregnancy Tests" Previous message: Anna: "Pregnancy Tests" In reply to: mandy: "ectopic" At Tue, 20 Nov 2001, mandy wrote: > >Hi I had an ectopic when i was 17 (last january). I had my right tube >removed but that is all I was told. I am wondering why they would take >out the whole tube, instead of just giving me medication or removing the >pregnancy, or part of the tube. I know that they can do this, so is >there some reason why they would have to take the whole tube? My doctors >dont seem interested in helping when I asked him what exactly had >happened he just said "they took your right tube out" so any help as to >why they would take the whole tube would be great There are lots of variables here. If the ectopic was ruptured or bleeding, then it is too late to try medical management. If the tube is severely damaged by the ectopic, then it can be beyond salvage. In fact, there are some studies that suggest that leaving the damaged tube behind just sets you up for another ectopic. However, the answers to your questions are with your surgeon. He should be able to explain each decision he made and why. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional. Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Pregnancy Tests" Previous message: Anna: "Pregnancy Tests" In reply to: mandy: "ectopic"

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