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

Transplant Proc. 2012 Nov;44(9):2765-7. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.09.016.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Emergencies
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Hepatitis B / diagnosis
  • Hepatitis B / surgery*
  • Hepatitis B / virology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Liver Failure, Acute / diagnosis
  • Liver Failure, Acute / surgery*
  • Liver Failure, Acute / virology
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Multiple Organ Failure / etiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / surgery*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / virology
  • Premature Birth*
  • Time Factors
  • Waiting Lists