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Minerva ginecologica · May 1997
Review Case Reports[Amniotic fluid embolism in trial of labor. A case report].
- F D'Addato, A Repinto, and G Angeli.
- Università degli Studi, Torino.
- Minerva Ginecol. 1997 May 1;49(5):217-20.
AbstractAmniotic fluid embolism is a rare complication of pregnancy, which accounts for about 10% of all maternal deaths. A case of acute embolic episode occurred during labor in a 36-year-old patient with spontaneous rupture of membranes is described. Caesarean section was performed immediately, followed by hysterectomy; the baby survived but the mother died because of DIC and cardiorespiratory arrest.
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