[Successful therapy of consumption coagulopathy in EPH gestosis with multiple organ failure]

A 23 year old primipara with EPH gestosis after caesarean section suffered massive disseminated intravascular coagulation resulting in anuria, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal bleeding and disturbance of liver function. By treatment with antithrombin-III concentrates, fresh blood and fresh frozen plasma we were able to normalise coagulation disorders and to restore organ functions. Causes and therapeutical management of these diseases are discussed.