Extensive pulmonary embolism presenting as severe adult respiratory distress syndrome after surgical resection of a cornual pregnancy.

Abstract

A rare case of severe adult respiratory distress syndrome associated with a Po2 of 9 mm Hg after surgical resection of a cornual pregnancy at 10 weeks' gestation was treated successfully with positive end-expiratory pressure. The underlying cause, extensive pulmonary embolism, was subsequently revealed. The patient survived without residual brain damage. The possible causes of adult respiratory distress syndrome in pregnancy are discussed.

• Authors: D J tenHoopen, D M Sherer, J S Abramowicz, P J Papadakos
• Journal: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology (Am J Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 165 Issue 1 Pg. 41-2 (Jul 1991) ISSN: 0002-9378 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1853912 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Humans
• Postoperative Complications
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Trimester, First
• Pregnancy, Ectopic (surgery)
• Pulmonary Embolism (diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, etiology)
• Radiography, Thoracic
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome (diagnosis)