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Disseminated intravascular coagulation type of amniotic fluid embolism: a challenging case report with favorable outcome


Mouna Gara
Arij Draouil
Ahmed Ben Saad
Manel Njima
Asma Ladib
Ons Cherif
Ali Jlali
Lotfi Grati

Abstract

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an unforeseeable, life-threatening complication of pregnancy and child birth. Although rare in an absolute sense, most contemporary series of maternal deaths from developed countries report AFE as a leading cause of mortality in the pregnant population. It has a heterogeneous presentation. This clinical heterogeneity makes the diagnosis of AFE difficult based on a beam of clinical and para-clinical arguments. Rapid diagnosis and immediate interdisciplinary treatment are essential for a good outcome. The present is a case of AFE with a disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and a cardiorespiratory collapse following a vaginal delivery.


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