An analysis of HELLP syndrome cases: does platelet count predict adverse maternal and fetal outcomes in women with HELLP syndrome?

To evaluate the maternal and fetal outcome in 44 pregnancies complicated with HELLP syndrome and to investigate the role of platelet counts in its prognosis. A retrospective analysis of the medical records of 44 patients with the diagnosis of hemolysis elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count between June 1997 and January 2009 was performed. The patients were divided into two groups according to blood platelet count: platelet count