[Ectopic pregnancy. II. Evaluation of the clinical value of a diagnostic algorithm for ectopic pregnancy]

In this work we assessed clinical value of diagnostic algorithm of ectopic pregnancy introduced in the first part of study. We calculated sensitivity, specificity, exactness and positive and negative predictive value. Studies embraced 374 women admitted to Polish Mother's Memorial Institute in Lodz with suspicion of ectopic pregnancy. In 143 patients we recognised ectopic pregnancy in remained 231 absence of pregnancy, intrauterine pregnancy or abortion. Diagnostic algorithm, with estimation hCG and progesterone concentration in serum and use transvaginal ultrasound, seems to be useful tool allowed diagnosed early ectopic pregnancy. We obtained 100% sensitivity and specificity of algorithm in diagnosis ectopic pregnancy.