A cohort of women with ectopic pregnancy: challenges in diagnosis and management in a rural hospital in a low-income country

A cohort of women with ectopic pregnancy: challenges in diagnosis and management in a rural hospital in a low-income country

Abstract Background Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a serious complication of early pregnancy. In low-income countries diagnosis of EP is difficult and it is a major contributor to maternal mortality. We aimed to assess and improve the diagnostic process of women with EP. Methods We conducted a retrospect...

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Main Authors: R. Mooij, G. C. Mgalega, I. H. Mwampagatwa, J. van Dillen, J. Stekelenburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Ectopic pregnancy
Abdominal aspiration, abdominocentesis, ultrasound
Diagnosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-018-1777-2

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