Chest computed tomography of a patient revealing severe hypoxia due to amniotic fluid embolism: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Amniotic fluid embolism is one of the most severe complications in the peripartum period. Because its onset is abrupt and fulminant, it is unlikely that there will be time to examine the condition using thoracic computed tomography...

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Main Authors: Inui Daisuke, Mano Akiko, Nakataki Emiko, Yamaguchi Harutaka, Takahara Bunji, Imanaka Hideaki, Oto Jun, Nishimura Masaji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/55