Ectopic Pregnancy, Animation

Diagnosis is often based on blood tests for hCG and a transvaginal ultrasound. If the ectopic pregnancy is detected early, methotrexate may be injected to dissolve the pregnancy tissue. In other cases, a keyhole surgery may be performed. If the fallopian tube has ruptured, an emergency open surgery is required. The ruptured tube is usually removed. After treatment the hCG levels are monitored to ensure that the entire ectopic tissue has been taken out. An hCG level that remains high would require further treatment.