Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Hemoperitoneum, and Reversible Ischemic Neurological Deficit Complicating Anaphylaxis to Prophylactic Antibiotics during Cesarean Delivery: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Routine use of prophylactic antibiotics reduces the risk of postcesarean fever and infections by over 50% in both nonelective and elective (scheduled) procedures. Although anaphylaxis to prophylactic antibiotics is rare, potentially fatal complications might occur. Herein, we present a case where di...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
2011-09-01
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| Series: | American Journal of Perinatology Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-0030-1271219 |