Covid-19 infection mimicking postpartum pulmonary embolism: A case report

Abstract

The case was a 32-year-old, nulliparous pregnant woman, after in-vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy. Her contractions started, and the amniotic fluid membrane ruptured at 38 gestational ages. The patient developed shortness of breath and lower oxygen saturation which started suddenly at the 8th hour after the cesarean section procedure under general anesthesia. Thrombotic conditions that may appear during the postpartum period should be diagnosed early and immediate treatment should be started to resolve the actual cause. © 2022 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.