Advanced extrauterine pregnancy.
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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Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, University of Zimbabwe School of Medicine, Avondale, Harare.
D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome / Q000453:epidemiology; D011269:Pregnancy, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy