A severe case of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: 65 liters of ascites aspirated in an on-going IVF-ET twin pregnancy.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is the most serious life-threatening iatrogenic complication of ovulation induction. Presented here is an unusual case where 62 l of intraperitoneal and 3.2 l of intrapleural fluid were aspirated in order to stabilize a severe life-threatening case of OHSS resulting from an on-going IVF-ET twin pregnancy.
Bar-Hava
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hasharon Hospital, Golda Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel.
Orvieto
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Dicker
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Dekel
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Peley
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Ben-Rafael
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D000328:Adult; D001202:Ascitic Fluid; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010996:Pleural Effusion; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D013396:Suction; D014427:Twins