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Ectopic pregnancy is defined as an implantation of a fertilized ovum at a site other than within the endometrium. Ectopic pregnancies are responsible for approximately 10% of all maternal mortality and are the leading cause of pregnancy-related death during the first trimester [1], mainly related to hemorrhage [2]. In addition to maternal mortality and ectopic pregnancy-related complications, ectopic pregnancy is an economic burden. The total cost associated with ectopic pregnancy in the USA in 1990 was estimated at $1.1 billion [3].

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Harlev, A., Wiznitzer, A., Sheiner, E. (2011). Ectopic Pregnancy. In: Sheiner, E. (eds) Bleeding During Pregnancy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-9810-1_3

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