American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jul 1991
Case ReportsExtensive pulmonary embolism presenting as severe adult respiratory distress syndrome after surgical resection of a cornual pregnancy.
A rare case of severe adult respiratory distress syndrome associated with a Po2 of 9 mm Hg after surgical resection of a cornual pregnancy at 10 weeks' gestation was treated successfully with positive end-expiratory pressure. The underlying cause, extensive pulmonary embolism, was subsequently revealed. The patient survived without residual brain damage. The possible causes of adult respiratory distress syndrome in pregnancy are discussed.