Chapter 27, Problem 1AYKA

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

During the first trimester of pregnancy, Ms. Noble suddenly feels pain in the lower abdomen and is rushed to the hospital, to discover an ectopic pregnancy. The physician wants to do an immediate surgery but Ms. Noble asks him to wait as the embryo could simply move to the uterus.

Characters in the case:

Ms. Noble who has severe pain in the lower abdomen and the physician.

Adequate information:

Ms. Noble is discovered to have an ectopic pregnancy.

To determine:

To do surgery immediately or wait till the embryo move to the uterus.