SDMS CME Credit – Recurrence in Cesarean Section Scar Ectopic Pregnancies

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Author: Ally Kinsey, RDMS, RT(R)

Category: OB/GYN [OB]

Credit: 1.00 SDMS CME Credit

Objectives: After studying the article, you should be able to:

• Define cesarean section (C-section) ectopic pregnancy (CSEP).

• Recognize the risks associated with CSEP.

• Describe the evaluation and diagnosis of CSEP.

1. What is the incidence of CSEP?

2. B. 1:1000-1200

3. C. 1:600-900

4. D. 1:250-400

In this case report, the patient had a history of how many C-sections?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Which of the following may result from CSEP?

A. Infertility

B. Placental abruption

C. Fetal growth restriction

D. Hysterectomy

A short interval between C-section and the following conception is a risk factor for what condition?

A. Placenta previa

B. CSEP

C. Marginal cord insertion

D. Fetal growth restriction

A study conducted of 252 cases between 2010 and 2019 reported that _____ of women with CSEPs have had at least one incidence of recurrence.

A. 22.1%

B. 34.3%

C. 40.6%

D. 49.1%