Abstract:Objectives: An ectopic pregnancy (EP) occurs when a fertilized ovum implants outside the endometrial cavity. We investigated the creatine kinase (CK) enzyme in conservatively treated EP to determine the resolution time and predict cases that may progress to surgical intervention.
Methods: We include 43 patients with stable vital signs at recruitment. All participants were examined by using transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS). Beta human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) and creatine kinase (CK) levels were also measu… Show more
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