Amniotic fluid embolism.
Amniotic fluid embolism is an almost universally fatal complication of pregnancy. We have presented a case and reviewed the literature concerning this rare but catastrophic problem.
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Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. 70112.
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D000328:Adult; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D011247:Pregnancy; D012151:Resuscitation