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Extended somatic support for a pregnant woman with brain death from metastatic malignant melanoma: a case report

Yeung PP Jr et al., 2008

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, 21(7), 509-511

DOI 10.1080/14767050802086560 PMID 18570134 Source

Abstract

This is the first known case of extended somatic support beyond viability for a pregnant woman with brain death resulting from metastatic malignant melanoma, resulting in a live birth.

Topics

Pregnancy > Outcomes > Live BirthEthics/Philosophy > Perinatal Palliative Care > Decision-MakingGeneral OB/GYN > Clinical Practice > Standards
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Cite this article

Yeung PP Jr, McManus, C., & Tchabo, J. G. (2008). Extended somatic support for a pregnant woman with brain death from metastatic malignant melanoma: a case report. *The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians*, *21*(7), 509-511. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767050802086560

Keywords

Adult, Brain Death, Brain Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Life Support Care, Live Birth, Melanoma, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic

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