A 5-Year Clinical Experience of Haemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes and Low Platelet Count (HELLP) Syndrome at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in North Karnataka - A Retrospective Analysis

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dc.contributor.authorBiradar, Aruna Mallangoudaen_US
dc.contributor.authorYaliwal, Rajasri Gen_US
dc.contributor.authorKori, Shreedevi Somashekaren_US
dc.contributor.authorB S, Gaminien_US
dc.contributor.authorPujeri, Shivakumar Uen_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-18T10:18:42Z
dc.date.available2020-11-18T10:18:42Z
dc.date.issued2020-10
dc.description.abstractHaemolysis (H), elevated liver enzymes (EL) and low platelet count (LP) i.e., HELLP syndrome is a vaguely understood condition of pregnancy which can present with rapid onset. It is commonly associated with pre - eclampsia. HELLP is also known to manifest itself without the clinical features of pre - eclampsia. The present study aims to assess the maternal and foetal complications associated with HELLP syndrome. METHODSThis retrospective study included all the pregnant women who developed HELLP / partial HELLP with gestational age of ≥ 28 weeks. The variables analyzed were obstetric history, menstrual history, antenatal complications, laboratory investigations (haemolysis, ALT / AST, LDH, CBC), mode of delivery, postnatal complications, maternal outcomes and perinatal outcomes. RESULTS72 patients were included in the present study. The mean age of pregnant women with HELLP syndrome was 23.6 ± 4.15 years. The average age of gestation was 33.17 ± 4.02 weeks. 58 % patients were primigravida. As per Mississippi triple-class system 82 % patients had partial HELLP, 18 % had complete HELLP. 4 %, 4 % & 10 % patients had HELLP class I, II & III respectively. Among the total cases, 74 % patients had antepartum onset, 10 % had intrapartum & 17 % postpartum onset of HELLP syndrome respectively. 65 % patients delivered vaginally & rest 35 % underwent caesarean section. High risk factors such as pre - eclampsia (65 %), eclampsia (3 %) & previous history of HELLP (8 %) were noted in study cases. Abruptio placentae (18 %), postpartum haemorrhage (17 %), pulmonary oedema (14 %), renal failure (14 %) & DIC (7 %) were the maternal complications noted. Maternal mortality was 7 %. The major perinatal morbidities noted were prematurity (67 %) & FGR (42 %). Intrauterine death was noted in 19 % babies. Neonatal intensive care (NICU) was required for 58 % babies, of which 42 % had respiratory distress. Neonatal death was noted in 17 %. CONCLUSIONSHELLP syndrome is a life threatening condition of pregnancy which has serious maternal and perinatal morbidities. Prompt referral, timely and appropriate interventions can save lives. Availability of Intensive Care Units (ICU) facilities, dialysis units and blood and its components along with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) facilities can remarkably reduce the maternal and neonatal complications.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College and Hospital, BLDE (Deemed to Be University), Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College and Hospital, BLDE (Deemed to Be University), Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College and Hospital, BLDE (Deemed to Be University), Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College and Hospital, BLDE (Deemed to Be University), Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College and Hospital, BLDE (Deemed to Be University), Vijayapura, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationBiradar Aruna Mallangouda, Yaliwal Rajasri G, Kori Shreedevi Somashekar, B S Gamini, Pujeri Shivakumar U. A 5-Year Clinical Experience of Haemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes and Low Platelet Count (HELLP) Syndrome at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in North Karnataka - A Retrospective Analysis. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2020 Oct; 9(40): 2938-2941en_US
dc.identifier.issn2278-4802
dc.identifier.issn2278-4748
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/215238
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherAkshantala Enterprises Private Limiteden_US
dc.relation.issuenumber40en_US
dc.relation.volume9en_US
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org//10.14260/jemds/2020/644en_US
dc.subjectHELLP Syndromeen_US
dc.subjectPreeclampsiaen_US
dc.subjectMaternal Mortalityen_US
dc.subjectNeonatal Mortalityen_US
dc.subjectMississippi Triple - Class Systemen_US
dc.titleA 5-Year Clinical Experience of Haemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes and Low Platelet Count (HELLP) Syndrome at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in North Karnataka - A Retrospective Analysisen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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