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A patient had a placenta previa with delivery of twins. The patient had two prior cesarean sections. This was an emergent C-Section due to hemorrhage. The appropriate principal diagnosis would be ________.

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The appropriate principal diagnosis would be Placenta previa with hemorrhage.

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The appropriate principal diagnosis for a patient with a placenta previa, delivery of twins, and a history of two previous cesarean sections would be Placenta previa with hemorrhage. Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta partially or completely covers the opening of the cervix. Hemorrhage refers to profuse vaginal bleeding. This combination of factors in the patient's history and the emergent C-section due to hemorrhage would make placenta previa with hemorrhage the appropriate principal diagnosis.

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