Spontaneous rupture of the liver in severe preeclampsia. Case report

Uncontrolled haemorrhage is the most common cause of death after spontaneous rupture of the liver in pregnancy. This severe complication of pregnancy-induced hypertension is associated with a high rate of both maternal and fetal mortality, and aggressive therapy should be instituted including treatm...

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Published in:	West African journal of medicine Vol. 12; no. 3; p. 170
Main Authors:	Ghosh, T S, Kwawukume, E Y
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nigeria 01-07-1993
Subjects:	Adult Cesarean Section Clinical Protocols Fatal Outcome Female Humans Liver Diseases - etiology Liver Diseases - surgery Pre-Eclampsia - complications Pregnancy Rupture, Spontaneous Severity of Illness Index Shock, Hemorrhagic - etiology Shock, Hemorrhagic - surgery
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Summary:	Uncontrolled haemorrhage is the most common cause of death after spontaneous rupture of the liver in pregnancy. This severe complication of pregnancy-induced hypertension is associated with a high rate of both maternal and fetal mortality, and aggressive therapy should be instituted including treatment of haemorrhagic shock, control of hepatic bleeding, and delivery.
ISSN:	0189-160X