Post-mortem diagnosis of amniotic fluid embolism

• Main Authors: Andrea Gentilomo (Author), Stefano Tambuzzi (Author), Guendalina Gentile (Author), Michele Boracchi (Author), Salvatore Andreola (Author), Riccardo Zoia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In pregnancy, labor, delivery, or the immediate postpartum,1 there may be a sudden passage of amniotic fluid (containing elements of fetal origin) into the maternal bloodstream through the endocervical veins, placenta, and uterine venous sinuses.2 This is capable of causing a rapid and dramatic sequ...