A severe case of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: 65 liters of ascites aspirated in an on-going IVF-ET twin pregnancy

Gynecol Endocrinol. 1995 Dec;9(4):295-8. doi: 10.3109/09513599509160462.

Abstract

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is the most serious life-threatening iatrogenic complication of ovulation induction. Presented here is an unusual case where 62 l of intraperitoneal and 3.2 l of intrapleural fluid were aspirated in order to stabilize a severe life-threatening case of OHSS resulting from an on-going IVF-ET twin pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ascitic Fluid*
  • Embryo Transfer
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / surgery*
  • Ovulation Induction / adverse effects*
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Multiple*
  • Suction
  • Twins*