An Overview of Amniotic Fluid Embolism: Past, Present and Future Directions
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Objective: A recent report has highlighted that amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is the first among maternal mortality in Japan. The clinical presentation is not the same with respect to symptoms, timing and subsequent course. Methods: This article reviews the English language literature for pathophysiology on AFE based on the clinical and ani-
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تاریخ انتشار 2012