Preterm delivery in a parturient candidate for emergency liver transplantation after hepatitis B virus infection related fulminant liver failure.

Authors :: Mouloudi E
Vasiliadis T
Aslanidis T
Karapanagiotou A
Papanikolaou V
Gritsi-Gerogianni N
Source :: Transplantation proceedings [Transplant Proc] 2012 Nov; Vol. 44 (9), pp. 2765-7.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: This case shows the development of fulminant hepatic failure due to acute hepatitis B virus infection in a multipara (32(nd) week of gestation) candidate for an emergency liver transplantation. Preterm labor began and she delivered a preterm healthy male baby. Postpartum, there were complications including a massive hemorrhage that was managed adequately. We also reviewed the literature regarding causes, complications, and management of acute liver failure during pregnancy and labor.<br /> (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

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