Against all odds: successful maternal outcome after massive abruption with intrauterine fetal demise and severe coagulopathy
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20254308Keywords:
Abruptio placentae, Disseminated intravascular coagulation, Acute kidney injury, Maternal morbidity, Multi-organ dysfunctionAbstract
A 31-year-old multiparous woman presented with antepartum hemorrhage and intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), who developed severe DIC (INR 6.0) and acute kidney injury (AKI). Despite multi-organ involvement, the patient made a complete recovery. Early multidisciplinary intervention and aggressive supportive management were the key to survival.
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