Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2769536 | Revista Española de Anestesiología y Reanimación | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome can occur after administration of human chorionic gonadotropin used to induce ovulation in the context of in-vitro fertilization protocols. We report the case of a 27-year-old woman who had received gonadotropin treatment. In-vitro fertilization was successful but she developed abdominal pain, ascites, lower limb edema, dyspnea, bilateral pleural effusion, and adult respiratory distress syndrome. The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit, where mechanical ventilation was started. Uterine dilatation and curettage was required to halt the process.
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Authors
O. (Médico Interno Residente), R. (Médico Adjunto), J. (Médico Adjunto), M. (Jefe del Servicio),