We report rare cases of massive maternal ascites complicating severe pre-eclamptic toxemia. This complication developed in association with the rise of blood pressure to 160/110 mmHg or more, worsening of proteinuria and hyperuricemia. The onset of massive ascites often caused respiratory compromise in these patients, thus necessitating immediate termination of pregnancy. The point is to identify if massive ascites is an indication of preterm birth even if the respiratory function is conserved.
Massive ascites complicating preeclampsia: an indication for preterm birth?
RAFFAELLI, Ricciarda;PAPADOPOULOS, Nikolaos;PADOVANI, Ezio Maria;FRANCHI, Massimo Piergiuseppe
2005-01-01
Abstract
We report rare cases of massive maternal ascites complicating severe pre-eclamptic toxemia. This complication developed in association with the rise of blood pressure to 160/110 mmHg or more, worsening of proteinuria and hyperuricemia. The onset of massive ascites often caused respiratory compromise in these patients, thus necessitating immediate termination of pregnancy. The point is to identify if massive ascites is an indication of preterm birth even if the respiratory function is conserved.
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