Single dose methotrexate therapy: Application to interstitial ectopic pregnancy

International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Volumn 60, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 279-282

  Borgatta, L ^a   Burnhill, M ^a   Stubblefield, P ^b  

^a Planned Parenthood Fed of America ^*  (United States)

^b BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Ectopic pregnancy; Interstitial pregnancy; Methotrexate

Indexed keywords

FOLIC ACID ANTAGONIST; METHOTREXATE;

ADULT; ARTICLE; CASE REPORT; ECTOPIC PREGNANCY; FEMALE; HUMAN; MEDICAL DECISION MAKING; PRACTICE GUIDELINE; PRIORITY JOURNAL;

EID: 0032031308     PISSN: 00207292     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0020-7292(97)00274-9     Document Type: Article

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