Amniotic fluid embolism and disseminated intravascular coagulation complicating hypertonic saline-induced abortion. Issue 688 (February 1983)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ballas, S.; Lessing, J. B.; Michowitz, M.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 59:Issue 688(1983)
• Page Start: 127
• Page End: 129
• Publication Date: 1983-02
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.59.688.127
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : 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.