Initial presentation of Crohn's disease in pregnancy: report of a case.
OBJECTIVE
This study evaluates the current morbidity and mortality of Crohn's disease presenting for the first time in pregnancy.


METHODS
A review of the English-language literature was performed to collect all reported cases of Crohn's disease presenting in pregnancy.


RESULTS
This review demonstrates a maternal mortality of 4 percent and morbidity of 40 percent and a fetal mortality of 38 percent, with 24 percent normal outcome of pregnancy.


CONCLUSIONS
This study shows improved maternal and fetal outcome compared with earlier data.
Goettler
Claudia E
CE
Trauma Center, University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Stellato
Thomas A
TA
D000037:Abruptio Placentae / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007226:Infant Mortality; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection