| Literature DB >> 3354524 |
H G Mirchandani1, I H Mirchandani, S R Parikh.
Abstract
A case of fatal amniotic fluid embolism leading to hypernatremia during a hypertonic saline-induced abortion is reported. This sequence of events has not, to our knowledge, been previously reported. Hypernatremia as a diagnostic aid for amniotic fluid embolism is discussed.Entities:
Keywords: Abortion, Induced; Abortion, Saline Solution--complications; Case Studies; Demographic Factors; Diseases; Embolism; Family Planning; Fertility Control, Postconception; Maternal Mortality--prevention and control; Mortality; Population; Population Dynamics; Research Methodology; Studies; Vascular Diseases
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3354524 DOI: 10.1097/00000433-198803000-00013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Forensic Med Pathol ISSN: 0195-7910 Impact factor: 0.921