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Postpartum Acquired Hemophilia: A Rare Cause of Postpartum Hemorrhage
A 36-year-old female started having postpartum vaginal bleeding after normal vaginal delivery. She underwent hysterectomy for persistent bleeding and was referred to our institution. An elevation of PTT and normal PT made us suspect postpartum acquired hemophilia (PAH), and it was confirmed by low factor VIII activity levels and an elevated factor VIII inhibitor. Hemostasis was achieved with re...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Nihon Naika Gakkai Zasshi
سال: 2007
ISSN: 0021-5384,1883-2083
DOI: 10.2169/naika.96.2294