Amniotic fluid embolism incidence, risk factors and outcomes: a review and recommendations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but severe complication of pregnancy. A recent systematic review highlighted apparent differences in the incidence, with studies estimating the incidence of AFE to be more than three times high...

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Main Authors: Knight Marian, Berg Cynthia, Brocklehurst Peter, Kramer Michael, Lewis Gwyneth, Oats Jeremy, Roberts Christine L, Spong Catherine, Sullivan Elizabeth, van Roosmalen Jos, Zwart Joost
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/12/7