Amniotic fluid embolism and disseminated intravascular coagulation complicating hypertonic saline-induced abortion.
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) associated with disseminated intravascular clotting (DIC) is usually fatal. Such a combination generally occurs at the term of pregnancy or in the immediate postpartum period. A case of AFE with DIC following a hypertonic-saline-induced abortion, is reported. The patient was in the midtrimester with a live fetus. Prompt recognition and treatment of her condition ensured her complete recovery. Such a case has not, to our knowledge, been previously reported.
D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology*; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000009:adverse effects*
D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic; D012965:Sodium Chloride