title: Combined orthotopic liver transplantation and caesarean section for the Budd-Chiari syndrome.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, St James's University Hospital, Leeds.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Valentine
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Parkin
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Pollard
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Bellamy
mesh_terms: 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*