Successful epidural anesthesia for cesarean section in a parturient with severe aortic stenosis and a recent history of pulmonary edema--a case report.

We report a 24-year-old 36-week gestation parturient with severe aortic stenosis who developed pulmonary edema during amniocentesis and subsequently underwent a successful cesarean section under epidural anesthesia. Anesthetic management and some pertinent points are discussed.