Liver transplantation during pregnancy.
We present a case of successful liver transplantation during the midtrimester of pregnancy, showing that pregnancy itself is not a contraindication to liver transplantation with life-threatening illness. Improvements in anaesthetic and surgical technique will enhance the possibility of foetal survival.
Hamilton
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Department of Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, London, England.
Alcock
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R
Magos
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Mallett
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Rolles
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Burroughs
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AK
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second