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[Portosystemic anastomosis during pregnancy].

J Králík, J Silhan, P Reil

    Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Surgical intervention for bleeding esophageal varices in advanced pregnancy is rare. A splenorenal shunt was performed in one case, but resulted in an unviable birth; other cases show successful outcomes with portal systemic shunts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Surgical Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Portal hypertension poses significant risks during pregnancy, particularly concerning esophageal varices.
    • Massive hemorrhage from esophageal varices in advanced pregnancy is a critical, life-threatening condition requiring urgent management.

    Observation:

    • A case of prehepatic portal hypertension in the sixth month of pregnancy presented with uncontrollable esophageal variceal bleeding.
    • A splenorenal shunt was surgically performed, maintaining the pregnancy but resulting in an unviable infant.

    Findings:

    • Literature review identified 5 similar cases of surgical intervention for esophageal varices during pregnancy.
    • Successful outcomes with healthy births were reported in 5 cases, primarily utilizing portal systemic shunts or direct surgical repair.

    Implications:

    • Careful pre-pregnancy evaluation is crucial for women with portal hypertension to mitigate risks.
    • Surgical management of esophageal varices in pregnancy is exceptionally indicated and requires meticulous case selection and surgical planning.

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