Sex-induced air embolism in women
Lyager, A.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 175(49): 3017-3020
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 24629465 Document Number: 669071
Death as a result of air embolism has been reported following sexual activity such as vaginal insufflation or coitus a tergo. It is a very uncommon cause of death, however, during pregnancy and puerperium the risk increases due to non-collapsible veins at the placental site. Air embolism should be suspected in all sudden female deaths related to sexual activity in order to initiate appropriate treatment to minimize maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
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