[Amniotic fluid embolism in trial of labor. A case report].
Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare complication of pregnancy, which accounts for about 10% of all maternal deaths. A case of acute embolic episode occurred during labor in a 36-year-old patient with spontaneous rupture of membranes is described. Caesarean section was performed immediately, followed by hysterectomy; the baby survived but the mother died because of DIC and cardiorespiratory arrest.
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Università degli Studi, Torino.
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors; D014219:Trial of Labor