HELLP syndrome in height

Authors

  • Carmen Tapia Hospital Huancayo III, Instituto Peruano de Seguridad Social, HUancayo, Perú
  • Maguyin Márquez Hospital Huancayo III, Instituto Peruano de Seguridad Social, HUancayo, Perú
  • Alberto Casas Hospital Huancayo III, Instituto Peruano de Seguridad Social, HUancayo, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v43i1015

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To study the incidence and management of HELLP Syndrome at high altitude. DESIGN.- Descriptive, retrospective, analytical study. RESULTS: From 10 cases hospitalized in ICU for preeclampsia or severe eclampsia, 4 fulfilled criteria for HELLP syndrome, with mean age 33,6, parity 4,6, pre natal control in only 40%. Mean blood pressure was 114,6 mmHg, gestational age 29 weeks, all bad anasarca, echymosis, jaundice, oliguria or anuria. Management was in charge of ICU. One patient died (20%) and perinatal mortality was 100%. CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis, adequate prenatal control and treatment are essential to decrease HELLP syndrome's mobidity and mortality.

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Published

2015-06-21

How to Cite

Tapia, C., Márquez, M., & Casas, A. (2015). HELLP syndrome in height. The Peruvian Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 43(1), 65–68. https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v43i1015

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1 (1997)

Section

Comunicación Corta

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