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Term extrauterine pregnancy in a Nigerian mother: a complication of uterine dehiscence

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Abdominal pregnancy is an uncommon but life-threatening form of ectopic pregnancy. It is associated with high maternal/fetal morbidity and mortality. We present a rare case of term abdominal pregnancy resulting from anterior uterine wall dehiscence, in a 36-year-old woman with three previous caesarean sections. The diagnosis was made at laparotomy for the fourth “caesarean section”.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria/P.O. Box 204, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

    Adebiyi Gbadebo Adesiyun

  2. Multi Clinic Hospital, No. 26 Yahaya Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

    Aveka Ishaq Audu

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Adesiyun, A.G., Audu, A.I. Term extrauterine pregnancy in a Nigerian mother: a complication of uterine dehiscence. Arch Gynecol Obstet 279, 75–77 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-008-0641-4

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