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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine

Context:

HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelets) is a severe variant of preeclampsia-eclampsia.
It is associated with significant maternal morbidity and mortality.
Understanding the local prevalence and types of maternal complications is crucial for clinical management.

Purpose:

To determine the prevalence of HELLP syndrome among patients with preeclampsia-eclampsia.
To identify and categorize maternal complications in patients diagnosed with HELLP syndrome.
To compare the observed complication profile with existing international literature.

Summary:

A cross-sectional study identified HELLP syndrome in 11.44% of 297 preeclampsia-eclampsia cases.
Maternal complications occurred in 35.29% of HELLP syndrome patients, with ascites and oligohydramnios being most frequent.
Cesarean section was performed in 91.67% of cases; no maternal deaths were reported, and complication types varied from international data.

Impact:

This study provides local epidemiological data on HELLP syndrome and its maternal complications.
Findings suggest potential differences in complication patterns compared to global reports.
Highlights the importance of localized data for refining obstetric critical care protocols.