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Plasma exchange as treatment for acute fatty liver disease of pregnancy

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Acute fatty liver disease of pregnancy AFLP is an obstetrical emergency, with severe complications that may include death. Management of AFLP is challenging and include plasma exchange which helps to improve the prognosis for both mother and fetus and delay liver transplantation.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3845

Authors: Mohammed Aabdi, Yassine Mellagui, Jamal Ouachaou, Essad Ounci, Houssam Bkiyar, Brahim Housni

Institutions: Mohamed I University, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Mohammed VI d'Oujda

Language: English

Topic: Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,210