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Sickle cell disease in pregnancy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20685550     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The term sickle cell disease (SSD) encompasses several different sickle hemoglobinopathies. The ability to predict the clinical course of SSD during pregnancy is difficult. This article examines pregnancy-associated complications in SSD and the management of sickle cell disorders in pregnant women. Outcomes have improved for pregnant women with SSD and nowadays the majority can achieve a successful live birth. However, pregnancy is still associated with an increased incidence of morbidity and mortality. Optimal management during pregnancy should be directed at preventing pain crises, chronic organ damage, optimization of fetal health and minimizing early maternal mortality using a multidisciplinary team approach and prompt, effective and safe relief of acute pain episodes.
Authors:
Dennie T Rogers; Robert Molokie
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America     Volume:  37     ISSN:  1558-0474     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-05     Completed Date:  2010-12-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8709551     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  223-37     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Published by Elsevier Inc.
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 820 South Wood Street, M/C 808, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. droger3@uic.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Analgesia
Anemia, Sickle Cell* / complications,  genetics,  therapy
Delivery, Obstetric
Female
Fetal Diseases / epidemiology,  etiology,  therapy
Gestational Age
Humans
Labor, Obstetric
Preconception Care
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic* / therapy
Pregnancy Outcome
Puerperal Disorders

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