American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jul 2006
Case ReportsCharacteristics and treatment of hepatic rupture caused by HELLP syndrome.
The purpose of this study was to review the management of hepatic rupture caused by HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) syndrome and to assess maternal and perinatal outcomes of these cases. ⋯ A combination of surgical treatment with hepatic artery ligation and omental patching with supportive measures was effective in decreasing the mortality rate in hepatic rupture caused by HELLP syndrome.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jul 2006
Multicenter StudySTAN in clinical practice--the outcome of 2 years of regular use in the city of Gothenburg.
The purpose of this study was to monitor the introduction of the STAN-methodology (Noventa Medical, Moelndal, Sweden). ⋯ Increasing STAN usage provided consistent improvements in fetal outcome equalling those noted in the Swedish randomized controlled trial (RCT) without increasing operative interventions for fetal distress.