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Managing a Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy with Hemorrhagic Shock in an Ebola Treatment Facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Case Report

  • By

  • Prince Imani-Musimwa

  • Emilie Grant

  • Daniel Mukadi-Bamuleka

  • Rigo Fraterne-Muhayangabo

  • Alfred Ombeni-Musimwa

  • Zacharie Tsongo-Kibendelwa

  • Olivier Nyakio-Ngeleza

  • Richard Kitenge-Omasumbu

  • Théophile Barhwamire-Kabesha

  • Dieudonné Sengey-Mushengezi-Amani

  • Placide Mbala-Kingebeni

  • Richard Bitwe-Mihanda

  • Juakali Sihali-Kyolov

  • Mija Ververs

  • August 21, 2026

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    Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a life-threatening obstetric emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and management to prevent maternal mortality.

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    A case report describes a woman in the DRC with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and hemorrhagic shock in an Ebola treatment facility.

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    The patient presented with abdominal pain and was diagnosed with EP after developing acute surgical symptoms and hemoperitoneum.

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    Due to resource limitations, the patient underwent exploratory laparotomy in an unused building, leading to successful management of her condition.

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    This case highlights the challenges of managing obstetric emergencies in Ebola treatment units, emphasizing the need for adequate resources.

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Challenges in managing ruptured ectopic pregnancy complicated by hemorrhagic shock in an Ebola treatment unit in DR Congo: first reported case

  • by Prince Imani-Musimwa, Emilie Grant, Daniel Mukadi-Bamuleka, Rigo Fraterne-Muhayangabo, Alfred Ombeni-Musimwa, Zacharie Tsongo-Kibendelwa, Olivier Nyakio-Ngeleza, Richard Kitenge-Omasumbu, Théophile Barhwamire-Kabesha, Dieudonné Sengey-Mushengezi-Amani, Placide Mbala-Kingebeni, Richard Bitwe-Mihanda, Juakali Sihali-Kyolov, Mija Ververs

  • August 21, 2026

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