(Received 29 January 1983; accepted 15 March 1983)
Published Online: 01 October 1983
CODEN: JFSOAD
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Air embolism may rarely cause sudden death during or shortly after pregnancy. Certain obstetric techniques, douching procedures, and blowing air into the vagina have been associated with this phenomenon. A case of venous air embolism in a pregnant woman occurring during sexual intercourse in a rear entry position is presented.
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Lifschultz, BD
Deputy medical examiner, Office of the Medical Examiner of Cook County, Chicago, IL
Donoghue, ER
Deputy chief medical examiner, Office of the Medical Examiner of Cook County, Chicago, IL
Stock #: JFS11615J
ISSN:0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11615J
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