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Final Diagnosis For Placenta Abruptio
Placenta abruptio is the separation of the placenta (the organ that nourishes the fetus) from its attachment to the uterus wall before the baby is delivered.
Alternative Names
Premature separation of placenta; Ablatio placentae; Abruptio placentae; Placental abruption
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The exact cause of a placental abruption may be hard to determine.
Direct causes are rare, but include:
- Injury to the belly area (abdomen) from a fall, hit to...
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