| Literature DB >> 6844190 |
S Ballas, J B Lessing, M Michowitz.
Abstract
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) associated with disseminated intravascular clotting (DIC) is usually fatal. Such a combination generally occurs at the term of pregnancy or in the immediate postpartum period. A case of AFE with DIC following a hypertonic-saline-induced abortion, is reported. The patient was in the midtrimester with a live fetus. Prompt recognition and treatment of her condition ensured her complete recovery. Such a case has not, to our knowledge, been previously reported.Entities:
Keywords: Abortion, Induced; Abortion, Saline Solution; Case Studies; Diseases; Embolism; Family Planning; Fertility Control, Postconception; Hematological Effects; Hemoglobin Level; Mortality; Pregnancy; Pregnancy, Second Trimester; Reproduction; Research Methodology; Studies; Vascular Diseases
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Year: 1983 PMID： 6844190 PMCID： PMC2417373 DOI： 10.1136/pgmj.59.688.127
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Postgrad Med J ISSN： 0032-5473 Impact factor: 2.401