| Exacerbation of liver cirrhosis in pregnancy: a complex emerging clinical situation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18941761 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pregnancy in women with liver cirrhosis is an infrequent situation. In general the incidence of cirrhosis in pregnancy is very low and it is estimated approximately about 1 in 5,950 pregnancies. We report a descriptive management of pregnancy in a woman suffering from chronic viral hepatitis B with D and C coinfection exacerbated finally to severe cirrhosis of the liver. Caesarean section was performed giving birth to a viable male infant. Two months after the operation the patient underwent a liver transplantation with good outcome. Management of such severe cases requires a multidisciplinary medical approach. Data regarding cirrhosis caused by chronic viral agents in pregnancy are limited. |
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Authors:
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A Peitsidou; P Peitsidis; S Michopoulos; C Matsouka; E Kioses |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2008-10-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics Volume: 279 ISSN: 1432-0711 ISO Abbreviation: Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-04-24 Completed Date: 2009-07-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8710213 Medline TA: Arch Gynecol Obstet Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 911-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Alexandra General Hospital, Athens, Greece. |
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Female Hepatitis B, Chronic / complications* Humans Liver Cirrhosis / etiology* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* Young Adult |
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