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Xusheng Zhou1, Qi Shi1, Zhijiang Xie1
1Department of Interventional Radiology, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing 246000, Anhui, China.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|September 14, 2024
Summary
Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) is an effective treatment for HELLP syndrome with liver rupture. This minimally invasive procedure offers good efficacy for managing this rare but severe obstetric complication.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Interventional Radiology
- Hepatology
Background:
- HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) is a dangerous pregnancy complication.
- Spontaneous liver rupture is a rare but life-threatening event in HELLP syndrome.
- Limited data exists on interventional treatments like hepatic artery embolization for this condition.
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