Review
Advanced extrauterine pregnancy
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Review
Advanced extrauterine pregnancy
Cent Afr J Med.
1995 Jan.
Abstract
Advanced extra-uterine pregnancy is rare, in the developed countries. They still contribute to a significant maternal morbidity in the developing countries. A review of the literature on the subject is presented. The management of the placenta is paramount, removal is recommended when it is safe for the patient. The morbidity is high in patients where the placenta is left in situ.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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