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Misdiagnosis of fetal death during pregnancy nearly results in live baby's death

A woman was advised to have surgery to remove her unborn baby. The baby was believed to be dead. The mother realized the baby was still alive prior to surgery.

Source: summary of medical news story as reported by ABC News

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About: Misdiagnosis of fetal death during pregnancy nearly results in live baby's death

Date: 21 May 2004

Source: ABC News

URL: http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s1112774.htm

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