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Diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism during cesarean delivery is difficult due to its uncommon occurrence, sudden onset, and non-specific presentation, necessitating raised awareness and interdisciplinary assessment.
Is conservative management of the uterus acceptable in patients experiencing acute pulmonary embolism during cesarean section for placenta previa?
Is conservative management of the uterus acceptable in patients experiencing acute pulmonary embolism during cesarean section for placenta previa?
This case report suggests that uterine conservation may be an acceptable approach following conventional management of acute pulmonary embolism during cesarean delivery for placenta previa.
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May support uterine conservation in select cesarean PE cases; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective confirmation before practice change.
The diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism is extremely difficult due to uncommon occurrence, sudden onset, and non-specific presentation. Awareness of this life-threatening pathology during cesarean delivery should be raised. Interdisciplinary assessment must be essentially established in this life-threatening condition. After the whole conventional management, uterine conservation may be acceptable where applicable. Further data is required to encourage this finding.
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