Retroperitoneal Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
; : 413-416, 2004.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-200449
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
A retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancy is a very rare form of extrauterine pregnancy and is a potentially life threatening variation of ectopic gestation within the retroperitoneal cavity. In fact, the clinical history, physical examination, laboratory and vaginal ultrasonographic findings are non specific. It is a surgical emergency because of high maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis is essential. Surgical intervention is indicated as soon as the diagnosis is made. We report our experience with one retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancy with a brief review of the literature
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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SDG3 - Target 3.1 Reduce Maternal Mortality
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SDG3 - Target 3.4 Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.1: Reduce maternal mortality
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Violence & Disasters
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Other Malignant Neoplasms
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Pregnancy, Ectopic
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Retroperitoneal Space
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Mortality
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Early Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
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Emergencies
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Pregnancy
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
Year:
2004
Document type:
Article
