A Case of Pulmonary Embolism after Cesarean Delivery / 대한주산의학회잡지

ABSTRACT

Pulmonary embolism, one of leading causes of maternal death, is a common but elusive disease that can result in suffering and death if not recognized and treated effectively. We have experienced a case of fatal pulmonary embolism, which was diagnosed by echocardiography and chest spiral CT on the postoperative 2nd day after cesarean delivery and was managed successfully with pulmonary embolectomy, wedge resection of Rt. lower lobe in lung and then heparin therapy. We present this case with a brief review of literatures.