Abstract |
Air embolism was encountered in a patient following induced abortion by means of intra-amniotic hypertonic saline instillation. The only symptom present was isolated cortical blindness. The patient was treated in a high-pressure chamber and a nearly complete recovery was achieved.
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Authors | A Weissman, B A Peretz, M Michaelson, E Paldi |
Journal | European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
(Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol)
Vol. 33
Issue 3
Pg. 271-4
(Dec 1989)
ISSN: 0301-2115 [Print] Ireland |
PMID | 2599257
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Saline Solution, Hypertonic
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Topics |
- Abortion, Induced
(adverse effects, methods)
- Adult
- Embolism, Air
(diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Hyperbaric Oxygenation
- Instillation, Drug
- Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis
(diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
- Saline Solution, Hypertonic
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
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