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Am J Perinatol 2009; 26(10): 751-753
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1223289
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Eclampsia Complicated by Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

Christine E. Richter1 , Shelley Saber2 , Stephen F. Thung1
  • 1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
  • 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey
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Publication Date:
14 May 2009 (online)

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ABSTRACT

A primigravida with eclampsia and hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count (HELLP syndrome) developed intra-abdominal compartment syndrome requiring a decompressive laparotomy, underlining the importance of including abdominal compartment syndrome in the differential diagnosis in pregnant women.

KEYWORDS

Abdominal compartment syndrome - eclampsia - HELLP

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