Ruptured ectopic pregnancy: the long and tortuous journey to the theatre.
Ectopic pregnancy is a common gynaecological emergency in Nigeria, West Africa. Here we present a case that brings to light some of the problems facing the health sector in reducing the high maternal mortality rate.
Consultant/Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria henry.ugboma@uniport.edu.ng.
Henry Aa
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Ugboma
Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Victory Oa
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Oputa
Consultant/Lecturer, Department of Radiology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
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Ugboma
D000328:Adult; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D009549:Nigeria; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis
Africa; diagnosis; pregnancy