[Integral treatment of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome by means of autotransfusion of ascitic fluid and intravenous infusion of albumin].

Abstract

Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a potential life-threatening condition relationated with ovulation induction. It affects multiple systems. Little is known about it's pathophysiology. The treatment available consists in the correction of fluid, electrolyte and hematologic imbalances. In other hand, is mandatory the prevention of embolic phenomena. Ascitic fluid aspiration result in dramatic improvement of symptoms. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of autotransfusion of ascitic fluid obtained by paracentesis and the intravenous infusion of albumin for the treatment of severe from of the OHSS.

• Authors: J Barrón Vallejo, R Pereyra Quiñones, J A Esparza Iturbide, A Kably Ambe
• Journal: Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico (Ginecol Obstet Mex) Vol. 66 Pg. 347-9 (Aug 1998) ISSN: 0300-9041 [Print] Mexico
• Vernacular Title: "Tratamiento integral del síndrome de hiperestimulación ovárica severo mediante autotransfusión de ascitis e infusión intravenosa de albúmina".
• PMID: 9745198 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Serum Albumin

Topics

• Adult
• Ascitic Fluid
• Female
• Humans
• Infertility, Female (therapy)
• Infusions, Intravenous
• Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (therapy)
• Ovulation Induction (adverse effects)
• Paracentesis
• Serum Albumin (administration & dosage)
• Severity of Illness Index
• Suction