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[The HELLP syndrome. 13 cases].

B Yannoulopoulos1, O Pourrat, J B de Meeus

  • 1Clinique Gynécologique et Obstétricale, Hôpital Jean-Bernard, Poitiers.

Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|January 1, 1992
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HELLP syndrome, a pregnancy complication involving hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets, requires prompt delivery for favorable maternal outcomes. While prognosis is generally good, vigilance post-delivery is crucial.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine

Context:

  • HELLP syndrome is a severe obstetric complication characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count.
  • It represents a significant cause of maternal and fetal morbidity.
  • Understanding its presentation and management is critical for improved patient outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To retrospectively analyze 12 cases of HELLP syndrome managed at the University Hospital Centre of Poitiers between 1982 and 1990.
  • To discuss the causes, clinical progression, prognosis, and management strategies for HELLP syndrome.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and identify factors influencing maternal and fetal outcomes.

Summary:

  • The study reviewed 12 HELLP syndrome cases, noting prophylactic Cesarean sections in six and eclamptic fits in two.

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  • No maternal deaths occurred, but adverse fetal outcomes included intrauterine growth retardation (7 cases), intrauterine fetal death (2 cases), and early neonatal death (1 case).
  • While maternal parameters improved post-delivery, the syndrome could persist or worsen, highlighting delivery as the primary treatment.

    • Impact:

    • This study underscores the critical role of timely delivery in managing HELLP syndrome, leading to favorable maternal prognoses.
    • It emphasizes that while the condition typically resolves post-delivery, continued monitoring is necessary.
    • The findings suggest a generally good long-term prognosis for future pregnancies with a low recurrence rate.