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Article: Research from G. Priuli et al has provided new information about ectopic pregnancy.
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- Blood Weekly
- Article date:
- November 12, 2009
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New investigation results, 'Multicentre experience with a simple blood salvage technique in patients with ruptured ectopic pregnancy in sub-Sahelian West Africa,' are detailed in a study published in Vox Sanguinis. "Haemorrhage from ruptured ectopic pregnancy is a major cause of maternal death in Africa. The experience in three hospitals in salvaging intraperitoneal blood with a perforated metallic conical funnel is reported," scientists in Benin report (see also Ectopic Pregnancy).
"The blood was transfused back to the patient immediately after salvaging. Data were collected concerning the patient, her clinical state and haemoglobin levels throughout her stay in ...