Delayed haemorrhage in conservative surgery for ectopic pregnancy.
A case of delayed haemorrhage after conservative surgery for ectopic pregnancy is presented. Brief pathophysiology of the condition is presented. The importance of beta-subunit human chorionic gonadotrophin monitoring of the serum in this patient is highlighted. Surgical procedures to prevent this complication are also discussed.
Rachagan
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
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D000328:Adult; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011274:Pregnancy, Tubal / Q000601:surgery*; D012489:Salpingostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin