PubMed · 15145365
Amniotic fluid embolism.
Abstract
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) (also known as anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy)is a catastrophic condition that occurs during pregnancy or shortly after delivery. It is found throughout the world in developed and undeveloped countries and occurs at an incidence of between 1 in 80000 live births. In the United States, AFE occurs in 1 in 20000 to 80000 deliveries.
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Pamela T Rudisill. 2004. Amniotic fluid embolism.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccell.2004.02.001
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