The pathogenesis of amniotic fluid embolism with particular reference to transabdominal amniocentesis.
A fatal case of amniotic fluid embolism is presented. Several amniocenteses had been performed during the pregnancy. A review is presented of definite and probable examples of amniotic fluid embolism following amniocentesis.
D000328:Adult; D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy