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Thromb Haemost 1999; 82(04): 1363
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614394
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Activated Protein C Is Effective for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Associated with Placental Abruption

Takao Kobayashi
1   From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Miyazaki Medical College, Japan
,
Toshihiko Terao
1   From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Miyazaki Medical College, Japan
,
Masahiro Maki
2   Akita Blood Center of Japan Red Cross, Miyazaki Medical College, Japan
,
Tsuyomu Ikenoue
3   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Miyazaki Medical College, Japan
› Author AffiliationsThis study was supported by a grant from The Chemo-Sero-Therapeutic Research Institute and Teijin Limited, Japan.
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Received 23 March 1999

Accepted after resubmission 18 May 1999

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08 December 2017 (online)

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