The prolongation of somatic support in a pregnant woman with brain-death: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Medical literature has increasingly reported cases of maternal brain death during pregnancy. This is a rare situation which demands the decision and, depending on the gestational age, the implementation of a set of measures to prolon...

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Main Authors: Amaral Eliana, Cecatti José G, Surita Fernanda, Oliveira-Neto Antonio, Souza João P, Pinto e Silva João L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Online Access:http://www.reproductive-health-journal.com/content/3/1/3