Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1999 Dec;42(12):2846-2849.

A Case of the HELLP Syndrome treated with Postpartum Plasmapheresis

• Song GA
• Je GH
• Cha MS
• Hwang TY
• Kim HH
• Kim KH
• Han JY

Abstract

Plasmapheresis has been used for some conditions during pregnancy and puerperium, such as hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet (HELLP) syndrome. We present one case of the HELLP syndrome which was treated with plasmapheresis and also review the indications, complications and guidelines for repetitive plasma exchange.

Keyword

HELLP syndrome; Plasmapheresis; HELLP

MeSH Terms

Blood Platelets
Female
HELLP Syndrome*
Hemolysis
Liver
Plasma Exchange
Plasmapheresis*
Postpartum Period*
Pregnancy