2017
DOI: 10.2298/vsp150411274k
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A case of eclampsia complicated by cerebral haemorrhage and iatrogenic hypopharyngeal oedema and haemathoma

Abstract: Introduction. Eclampsia, serious complication of preeclampsia, can further be complicated by intracranial haemorrhage. Cesarean section under general anesthesia represents an additional risk factor. Case report. We present a case of 22 years old primipara in the 38th gestational week who after a sudden occurrence of a headache, within one hour developed eclampsia. Emergent Caesarean section was undertaken; she was intubated after several attempts. Severe tongue and hypopharyngeal edema and haemathoma made the … Show more

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