Amniotic Fluid Embolism. Is a New Pregnancy Possible? Case Report

• Main Authors: Ana Filipa Cabrita Caeiro (Author), Irina Dulce Tapadinhas Matos Ramilo (Author), Ana Paula Santos (Author), Elizabeth Ferreira (Author), Isabel Santos Batalha (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but potentially catastrophic clinical condition, characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms that reflect respiratory distress, cardiovascular collapse and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Its pathogenesis is still unclear. More...