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Anonymous
placental abruption ... sm
Wed Apr 14, 2004 13:28

Apparently because of fetal distress and loss of heart tones, it was decided to urgently proceed with C-section, which the patient underwent earlier this morning. Intraoperatively, the patient was found to have ascites as well as abruptio of placenta s/l either "above" or "about" 50%.

Anonymous
I would say abruption of placenta about 50%. (nm)
Wed Apr 14, 2004 13:31

Anonymous
Great. Thanks a lot. (nm)
Wed Apr 14, 2004 13:32