title: Spontaneous rupture of the liver during pregnancy: a case report.
abstract: Hepatic congestion resulting in hepatic rupture during pregnancy is a rare yet catastrophic event carrying a 60 to 70% maternal mortality rate. With preeclampsia and associated epigastric pain continuing to be a major problem confronting pregnant women, hepatic congestion may be more prevalent than believed. Current etiology, treatment, and characteristics of women who experience hepatic rupture are examined. A case report and nursing protocol are presented.
authors.affiliation: University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, Mobile 36688.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dearmon
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous