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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 1, 2004; 10(15): 2305-2306
Published online Aug 1, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i15.2305
Published online Aug 1, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i15.2305
Pregnant woman with fulminant hepatic failure caused by hepatitis B virus infection: A case report
Yue-Bo Yang, Xiao-Mao Li, Lin Ma, Zhong -Jie Shi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Professor Xiao-Mao Li, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China. tigerlee777@163.net
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Received: February 21, 2004
Revised: March 3, 2004
Accepted: March 4, 2004
Published online: August 1, 2004
Revised: March 3, 2004
Accepted: March 4, 2004
Published online: August 1, 2004
Abstract
AIM: To report the experience in successfully treating pregnant women with severe hepatitis.
METHODS: Comprehensive medical treatments were performed under strict monitoring.
RESULTS: Pregnant woman with severe hepatitis was successfully rescued.
CONCLUSION: Vital measures taken in the treatment of pregnant women with severe hepatitis include termination of the pregnancy at a proper time and control of various complications, such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), hepatorenal syndrome, hepatic encephalopathy and infection.
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