American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jun 2005
ReviewPerimortem cesarean delivery: were our assumptions correct?
A review of all published perimortem cesarean section case reports by Vern Katz, following up his article in 1986 first recommending this procedure.
While this does not offer proof of benefit (huge survival selection bias), of the 38 cases reported, 34 neonates survived (includes multiple gestations), and of the 20 cases with reversible causes, 13 mothers were discharged from hospital.
Katz writes:
summaryIn 12 of 18 reports that documented hemodynamic status, cesarean delivery preceded return of maternal pulse and blood pressure, often in a dramatic fashion. Eight other cases noted improvement in maternal status. Importantly, in no case was there deterioration of the maternal condition with the cesarean delivery.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jun 2005
Case ReportsAcquired von Willebrand disease: management of labor and delivery with intravenous dexamethasone, continuous factor concentrate, and immunoglobulin infusion.
Acquired von Willebrand disease is a rare bleeding disorder that can lead to complete absence of clotting factor 8 and von Willebrand factor. Recently, the hematologic literature has reported continuous infusion of factor concentrates and intravenous immunoglobulin as an improved therapy for active bleeding and prophylaxis in patients who are anticipating surgery with congenital von Willebrand disease. We describe the first case of a pregnant woman with acquired von Willebrand disease who underwent the described therapy during delivery.