Combined orthotopic liver transplantation and caesarean section for the Budd-Chiari syndrome

J M Valentine1, G Parkin, S G Pollard

  • 1Intensive Care Unit, St James's University Hospital, Leeds.

Fulminant hepatic failure is a rare complication of pregnancy. We describe a case of Budd-Chiari syndrome that resulted in the need for combined liver transplantation and Caesarean section at 32 weeks' gestation. The anaesthetic and perioperative management are discussed.

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