Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University (Jan 2014)
Domestic violence as an unfortunate cause of splenic injury, fetal demise, and maternal morbidity
Abstract
Abuse of pregnant women is a serious health problem with the potential to cause life-threatening injuries to the mother and her baby. This is a case of domestic violence leading to splenic injury and massive intraperitoneal hemorrhage leading to fetal demise. Fortunately, timely interventions saved the mother′s life.
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