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

BACKGROUND: 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 higher in North America than Europe. The aim of this study...

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Main Authors: Knight, M, Berg, C, Brocklehurst, P, Kramer, M, Lewis, G, Oats, J, Roberts, C, Spong, C, Sullivan, E, van Roosmalen, J, Zwart, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2012