| Insecticide poisoning in pregnancy. A case report. | |
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PMID: 1283756 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 25-year-old multigravida drank an organochlorine insecticide in an attempt to commit suicide at 16 weeks of pregnancy. This resulted in the death of twin fetuses and vaginal bleeding. The pregnancy was terminated using gemeprost, syntocinon and later surgical evacuation of the uterus. She developed respiratory arrest after the fetuses were aborted and also after surgical evacuation. On both occasions, she was intubated and mechanically ventilated. We believe that organochlorine insecticides may be fetocidal. In addition, surges in blood levels may occur during termination of pregnancy, delivery or evacuation of retained products of conception. |
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Authors:
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J C Konje; E O Otolorin; P T Sotunmbi; O A Ladipo |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of reproductive medicine Volume: 37 ISSN: 0024-7758 ISO Abbreviation: J Reprod Med Publication Date: 1992 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-03-16 Completed Date: 1993-03-16 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0173343 Medline TA: J Reprod Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 992-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Female Fetal Death / chemically induced* Humans Lindane / poisoning* Poisoning / therapy Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / therapy* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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58-89-9/Lindane |
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