Orthotopic liver transplantation for complicated HELLP Syndrome

Orthotopic liver transplantation for complicated HELLP Syndrome

Abstract A case of hepatic complication in a pregnant woman suffering from HELLP syndrome resulting in the need for transplantation is reported, and an algorithm for those instances is suggested. According to the literature, this is the 5th report of hepatic complications in HELLP syndrome necessita...

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Published in:Archives of gynecology and obstetrics Vol. 264; no. 2; pp. 108 - 111
Main Authors: Strate, T., Broering, D. C., Bloechle, C., Henschen, S., Pothmann, W., Hoffmann, S., Izbicki, J. R., Rogiers, X.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg Springer Nature B.V 19-09-2000
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Liver transplants
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Summary:Abstract A case of hepatic complication in a pregnant woman suffering from HELLP syndrome resulting in the need for transplantation is reported, and an algorithm for those instances is suggested. According to the literature, this is the 5th report of hepatic complications in HELLP syndrome necessitating liver transplantation. Since all but one of the transplanted patients survived (as opposed to a high mortality in non-transplanted patients), it is concluded, that a timely decision for transplantation is a safe option in this high risk group.
ISSN:0932-0067
1432-0711
DOI:10.1007/s004040000082