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Authors:

Shrivastav P. Nadkarni P. Craft I.

Institution:

Dubai Gynaecology and Fertility Ctr, Post Box 8729,Dubai; United Arab Emirates.

Title:

Day care management of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome avoids hospitalization and morbidity (1994-390).

Source:

Human Reproduction. Vol 9(5) (pp12-814), 1994.

Abstract:

Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a dreaded complication of ovulation induction for assisted reproduction treatment. In the past, conservative management has been recommended and this leads to prolonged hospitalization. A total of 18 patients who developed severe OHSS were managed according to two protocols. The first group (n = 8) was managed conservatively with hospitalization, i.v. hydration and supportive therapy. The average duration of hospitalization was 11 days and the patients were uncomfortable throughout. A second group (n = 10) was managed on an out-patient basis with early, ultrasound-guided trans-abdominal paracentesis. While the patient was hydrated intravenously, 1-3 l of fluid were removed over 2-3 h. The duration of hospitalization was between 6 and 7 h and no in-patient stay was required. Prompt relief of symptoms was reported and none of the patients required re-tapping. Pregnancy was achieved in 68% of all patients. Day care management with easy abdominal paracentesis was found to be simple, safe and effective; patients found it more acceptable as it avoided in-patient hospitalization.





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