[Integral treatment of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome by means of autotransfusion of ascitic fluid and intravenous infusion of albumin].
Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a potential life-threatening condition relationated with ovulation induction. It affects multiple systems. Little is known about it's pathophysiology. The treatment available consists in the correction of fluid, electrolyte and hematologic imbalances. In other hand, is mandatory the prevention of embolic phenomena. Ascitic fluid aspiration result in dramatic improvement of symptoms. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of autotransfusion of ascitic fluid obtained by paracentesis and the intravenous infusion of albumin for the treatment of severe from of the OHSS.
Barrón Vallejo
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Departamento de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Hospital American British Cowdray (ABC). Mex, D.F.
Pereyra Quiñones
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Esparza Iturbide
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Kably Ambe
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D000328:Adult; D001202:Ascitic Fluid; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000628:therapy*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects; D019152:Paracentesis; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013396:Suction
D012709:Serum Albumin