Pregnancy after Liver Transplantation
- VernacularTitle:肝移植术后妊娠
- Author:
Zhen CHEN
;
Tianfu WEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver transplantation Pregnancy Indication Complication
- From:
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery
2003;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the indications, maternal and fetal/neonatal risks and treatments of pregnancy after liver transplantation. Methods The related published literatures were summarized and reviewed.Results Most females can recover a regular menstrual cycle. Hypertension, preeclampsia, bacterial and viral infection resulted from immuno-suppression therapy and increasing rate of caesarian section are the major risks for the mother. Abortion and pre-term delivery, premature rupture of fetal membrane, hypoadrenalism, abnormality, immune deficiency, hepatitis virus B and cytomegalovirus and bacterial infection are the major risks for the fetus/neonate.Conclusion Satisfactory results can be obtained in most pregnancies after liver transplantation. Evaluation before gestation and surveillance during gestation by the related departments are mandatory. A guideline based on large cases is necessary for pregnancy after liver transplantation.
