Management of Antenatal Patients Suffering from Jaundice in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Authors

  • Nupur Ahuja Assistant Professor, (Obs and Gynae), Krishna Mohan Medical College & Hospital, Mathura Author
  • Aparajita Gulati Assistant Professor, (Obs and Gynae), Krishna Mohan Medical College & Hospital, Mathura Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/t0aceb92

Keywords:

Pregnancy, Jaundice, Viral markers

Abstract

Background:Jaundice in pregnancy can be caused by viral hepatitis, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, choledocholithiasis, HELLP syndrome. This study was carried out to know the etiological factors of jaundice among pregnant patients, outcome and their management.

Methods: A retrospective study done in the department of Paediatrics and obstetrics & gynecology among pregnant patients with jaundice admitted in obstetric wards and labour room in 7 months duration.

Results: Among total 755 admissions, 59 patients presented with jaundice. Out of all admissions 19 were HBSAg, 8 HEV, 7 HCV, 5 of HBSAg and HEV co-infection, cholestasis with pregnancy 13 and 7 patients with pre-eclamptic liver disease with HELLP.

Conclusions: Jaundice in pregnancy may be deadly to mother and fetus. As the course of disease is also rapid and in short period it may affect the fetus in utero also, early detection and prompt management of these cases should be done.

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Published

14.03.2024

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES ~ Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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