Obstetric EmergenciesGuy I. Benrubi Part of a series in which physicians offer guidance on frequently encountered emergencies, this book contains a review of obstetric emergencies. Topics covered include ectopic pregnancy and bleeding in early pregnancy. |
Contents
Medical Emergencies During Pregnancy | 1 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy | 25 |
Trauma in Pregnancy | 45 |
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