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We present a case of second trimester placental separation complicated by severe bleeding diathesis. Primary fibrinogenolysis is suggested as the cause of the coagulopathy.
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Anteby, E., Milwidsky, A., Goshen, R. et al. Primary fibrinogenolysis complicating second trimester placental separation. Arch Gynecol Obstet 251, 51–53 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02718278
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02718278