[Prevalence of ectopic pregnancy liable to surgical treatment in a public hospital from 1995 through 2000].

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of women with ectopic pregnancy submitted to surgical treatment at the HMCP from 1995 to 2000; as well as to evaluate some characteristics of these women and the treatment performed.

Methods: The study was retrospective. Data was obtained from medical register of women submitted to laparotomy with the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy.