title: Cesarean section combined with splenectomy in a parturient with immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
abstract: The case of a 25-year-old parturient with immune thrombocytopenic purpura is discussed. The patient was first seen at 20 weeks' gestation because of a history of thrombocytopenia after delivery of a child six years previously. The patient was not compliant with prednisone therapy or return follow-up visits; a combined cesarean section with splenectomy was planned for this patient. The report discusses the multidisciplinary management of this patient during her pregnancy and delivery.
authors: Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.
authors: T Y
authors: TY
authors: Euliano
authors: M S
authors: MS
authors: Zumberg
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Frölich
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010976:Platelet Count; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D016553:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013156:Splenectomy
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011241:Prednisone