Pulmonary thromboembolism complicating recurrent placental abruption at 29 weeks' gestation.
A patient with major pulmonary thromboembolism associated with recurrent placental abruption is described. Delivery by Caesarean section was necessary, followed by full heparinization. The use of peripartum heparinization and Caesarean section is reviewed.
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Christchurch Women's Hospital, Private Bag, New Zealand.
Peddie
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D000037:Abruptio Placentae / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000188:drug therapy; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012008:Recurrence
D006493:Heparin