01/10/2025
Risk Factors of Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that is located outside the uterine cavity. The most common site is the fallopian tubes (97%), followed by the abdominal cavity, o***y, and cervix. In rare cases, a pregnancy can implant in the cesarean scar—this is also a form of ectopic pregnancy. Within the fallopian tubes, the ampulla is the most common site, followed by the isthmus and fimbria. Cornual pregnancies that occur in the intramural portion of the fallopian tube are the most dangerous due to ↑ risk of uterine rupture