Obstetrics & gynaecology · UKMLA & AKT
Placental abruption
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- Placental abruption is separation of the normally sited placenta from the uterine wall before delivery, causing retroplacental haematoma formation and reduced uteroplacental perfusion. It accounts for ~30% of antepartum haemorrhage (APH) and complicates 0.5-1% of pregnancies.
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