An autopsy case of acute aortic dissection during postpartum period.
Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol
; 40(3): 435-6, 2013.
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| ID: mdl-24283183
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Aortic dissection in young women without Marfan disease is related in most instances to pregnancy. This is a potentially catastrophic occurrence. CASE An autopsy case of acute aortic dissection type B (Stanford classification), clinically undiagnosed during late puerperium period in a young woman with no discernible risk factors (e.g. family history and signs of connective tissue diseases) is presented. Autopsy with ancillary investigations revealed that knowledge of this albeit relatively rare complication of postpartum may assist the clinician in earlier diagnosis and referral of patients for surgical treatment.CONCLUSION:
This case is presented to raise awareness and review the literature for the critical care of postpartum patients.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Aortic Rupture
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Puerperal Disorders
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
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Hemothorax
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Aortic Dissection
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article
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