[HELLP syndrome in the postpartum period]

Ginekol Pol. 2005 May;76(5):391-7.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The HELLP syndrome was described by Weinstein as a complication of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH). There are few clinical reports about HELLP during postpartum period. We present the history of 31 years old pregnant patient, who developed in 36 week of her first pregnancy PIH, pregnancy was terminated in 39 week by cesarean section and postpartum period was complicated with HELLP syndrome (class I). The patient was treated surgically (hysterectomy), than continue at ICU. The treatment was successful without any late organ complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • HELLP Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • HELLP Syndrome* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / diagnosis
  • Hysterectomy
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Postpartum Period*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / diagnosis
  • Puerperal Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Puerperal Disorders / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome