Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Hemoperitoneum, and Reversible Ischemic Neurological Deficit Complicating Anaphylaxis to Prophylactic Antibiotics during Cesarean Delivery: A Case Report and Review of Literature

• Main Authors: Mostafa A. Borahay (Author), Hassan M. Harirah (Author), Gayle Olson (Author), Gokhan S. Kilic (Author), Sinem Karipcin (Author), Gary D.V. Hankins (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Routine use of prophylactic antibiotics reduces the risk of postcesarean fever and infections by over 50% in both nonelective and elective (scheduled) procedures. Although anaphylaxis to prophylactic antibiotics is rare, potentially fatal complications might occur. Herein, we present a case where di...