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Amniotic Fluid Embolism. Is a New Pregnancy Possible? Case Report.
Caeiro, AF; Ramilo, I; Santos, AP; Ferreira, E; Batalha, IAmniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but potentially catastrophic clinical condition, characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms that reflect respiratory distress, cardiovascular collapse and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Its pathogenesis is still unclear. More recently, the traditional view of obstruction of pulmonary capillary vessels by amniotic fluid emboli as the main explanati...
Pelvic inflammatory disease: an unexpected outcome
Caeiro, AF; Ramilo, I; Veríssimo, C; Diniz-Costa, T; Pereira, JSPelvic inflammatory disease is a polymicrobial infection of the upper genital tract, representing the most common complication of sexually transmitted diseases. Multiple agents are frequently involved, although some unusual agents have also been reported. The presentation is frequently sub-clinical, but may assume an acute form. We report a clinical case of a 39-year-old woman with recurrent pelvic inflammatory...
Postpartum hysterectomy: 15-year review
Ramilo, I; Caeiro, AF; Mendinhos, G; Santos, AP; Matos, FOverview and Aims: Postpartum Hysterectomy (PPH) is considered an obstetrical emergency. Profuse bleeding, the most common indication, may jeopardize the puerperal woman. If not controlled by conservative measures, it may require PPH. Its incidence varies between 0.13 to 5.38 per 1000 births. Women with underlying conditions such as placenta previa, fi- broleiomyomas or previous cesarean section (CS) are at inc...