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Published: 17-12-2021

Acute pulmonary edema as a complication of urinary infection in pregnant women: a case report

FACERES – Medical School of São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
FACERES – Medical School of São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
FACERES – Medical School of São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Pregnancy Pyelonephritis Acute pulmonary edema Complications Sepsis

Abstract

Introduction: Urinary infection (UI) is the third most common pathology during pregnancy, affecting 10-12% of pregnant women in the first trimester. Thus, the prenatal care is important to reduce indicators of maternal-fetal mortality, promoting quality of life during pregnancy and postpartum. Objective: The aim of this study is to report the case of a pregnant woman with pyelonephritis, who evolved with acute pulmonary edema. Case report: The present study was elaborated according to the rules of CARE case report. This study was analyzed and approved by the Research Ethics Committee (CEP) according to a substantiated opinion number 4,375,418 and obtaining the patient's consent. The present study therefore highlights pyelonephritis as the most severe form of UI in pregnant women, associated with septic shock, with evolution to respiratory failure, resulting from acute pulmonary edema, and may be related to worse maternal-fetal prognoses. This clinical study contributes to the literature, emphasizing that, currently, all forms of UI during pregnancy should be considered as great potential for complications, and should be treated even in its asymptomatic form. Conclusion: It is evident the need for early intervention to minimize maternal-fetal losses, unnecessary interventions and to reduce costs in relation to additional treatments. The importance of rapid diagnosis and early treatment is emphasized in order to minimize or extinguish the damage. As well as promoting actions to encourage pregnant women to perform prenatal care.

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How to Cite

Gabioli, L. S., Souza, K. L. de, & Faria, T. V. (2021). Acute pulmonary edema as a complication of urinary infection in pregnant women: a case report. MedNEXT Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2(6). https://doi.org/10.54448/mdnt21625