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Biliary disease during pregnancy

S G Swisher1, P J Schmit, K K Hunt

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.

American Journal of Surgery
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
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Surgery for biliary disease in pregnant women is safe and effective. Surgical intervention during the second trimester reduces relapse rates and hospital stays, improving outcomes for both mother and fetus.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Obstetrics
  • Surgical Management

Background:

  • Biliary disease during pregnancy is uncommon.
  • The necessity of surgical intervention for pregnant patients with biliary disease remains a subject of debate.
  • This study assesses outcomes and cost-effectiveness of managing biliary disease in pregnant individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of managing biliary disease in pregnant women.
  • To assess the impact of surgical versus medical management on patient outcomes and hospital resource utilization.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of pregnant women diagnosed with biliary disease between 1988 and 1993.
  • Analysis of clinical courses, treatment modalities (medical vs. surgical), and outcomes, including maternal and fetal health, relapse rates, and hospital stays.

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Main Results:

  • The incidence of biliary disease in pregnancy was 0.16% (72 of 46,075).
  • Sixteen pregnant women underwent surgery (5 in the first trimester, 11 in the second).
  • No maternal or fetal deaths were associated with medical or surgical treatment. Patients treated medically had a 69% relapse rate, compared to 0% in surgically treated patients (P < 0.01). Surgically treated patients experienced fewer hospital days due to relapse.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical treatment for biliary disease during the second trimester of pregnancy is associated with reduced morbidity.
  • Surgical intervention can effectively decrease relapse rates and shorten hospital stays for pregnant patients with biliary disease.