Ectopic pregnancy: symptoms, diagnosis and management.
Ectopic pregnancy is the third biggest killer of pregnant women in the UK. Misdiagnosis and delay in treatment remain common problems, which feature in the Department of Health's last two confidential inquiries into maternal death. This article outlines the symptoms and management of ectopic pregnancy as well as high-lighting its psychological and physical effects.
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