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Pregnancy complicated by collagen vascular disease
S A Friedman1, M S Bernstein, J L Kitzmiller
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1991
Summary
Pregnancies with collagen vascular diseases can be complex, sometimes requiring intensive care due to serious maternal complications. However, many therapeutic options exist to optimize outcomes for both mother and baby.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Rheumatology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Collagen vascular diseases pose significant challenges during pregnancy.
- While many pregnancies have good outcomes, some develop severe manifestations.
- These can necessitate intensive care unit (ICU) admission.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the challenges and outcomes of pregnancies complicated by collagen vascular diseases.
- To highlight serious maternal manifestations requiring advanced medical care.
- To discuss therapeutic strategies for optimizing maternal and perinatal results.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical cases and literature concerning pregnancies with collagen vascular diseases.
- Identification of common and severe maternal complications.
- Analysis of available therapeutic interventions.
Main Results:
- Pregnancies with collagen vascular diseases can lead to serious manifestations like lupus nephritis, CNS lupus, ARDS, alveolar hemorrhage, scleroderma renal crisis, pulmonary hypertension, myositis, and vasculitis.
- A significant proportion of these pregnancies require ICU admission.
- Various therapeutic options are available to manage these complications.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of collagen vascular diseases in pregnancy requires multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Timely intervention and appropriate therapies are crucial for improving maternal and perinatal outcomes.
- Further research into optimizing treatment strategies is warranted.