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Case Reports
. 1983 Feb;59(688):127-9.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.59.688.127.

Amniotic fluid embolism and disseminated intravascular coagulation complicating hypertonic saline-induced abortion

S Ballas, J B Lessing, M Michowitz
Case Reports

Amniotic fluid embolism and disseminated intravascular coagulation complicating hypertonic saline-induced abortion

S Ballas et al. Postgrad Med J. 1983 Feb.

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.

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