Ectopic conundrum-A case series of unusual presentations of ruptured ectopic pregnancy in a low resource setting in northeast India

Abstract

Ectopic pregnancy is a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in the first trimester of pregnancy. The management of ruptured ectopic pregnancy accompanied by features of severe blood loss requires concurrent resuscitation and laparotomy to save precious life. Here we present a series of cases of ruptured ectopic pregnancy deviated from the expected intraoperative findings and the associated challenges in their management in a low-resource setting in a district hospital in North East India.