Combined orthotopic liver transplantation and caesarean section for the Budd-Chiari syndrome.
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.
Valentine
J M
JM
Intensive Care Unit, St James's University Hospital, Leeds.
Parkin
G
G
Pollard
S G
SG
Bellamy
M C
MC
D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000379:methods*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000379:methods*; D006502:Budd-Chiari Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000601:surgery*