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A case of HELLP syndrome at 23 weeks' gestation

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We report a case of the HELLP syndrome at 23 weeks' gestation. Prolongation of pregnancy until the fetus was viable was not possible.

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  1. Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 34, D-50931, Cologne, Germany

    W. Neuhaus, G. Crombach, W. Hamm & A. Bolte

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Neuhaus, W., Crombach, G., Hamm, W. et al. A case of HELLP syndrome at 23 weeks' gestation. Arch Gynecol Obstet 255, 217–219 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02335089

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