A maternal death associated with prostaglandin E2.
A maternal death following prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) administration is reported. It is suggested that prostaglandin may not be safer than other methods of uterine evacuation for late abortion and fetal death.
D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic / Q000401:mortality*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D011458:Prostaglandins E / Q000009:adverse effects*
D011458:Prostaglandins E