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Obstetrics and Gynecology

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

Thomas Jefferson University

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Pregnancy Outcomes In Female Liver Recipients Transplanted Under The Age Of 21, Carlo B. Ramirez, Warren R. Maley, Cataldo Doria, Lisa A. Coscia, Michael J. Moritz, Vincent T. Armenti May 2010

Pregnancy Outcomes In Female Liver Recipients Transplanted Under The Age Of 21, Carlo B. Ramirez, Warren R. Maley, Cataldo Doria, Lisa A. Coscia, Michael J. Moritz, Vincent T. Armenti

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

Conclusions: Liver recipients transplanted under the age of 21 are able to maintain pregnancy with 75% resulting in a livebirth. Pregnancy, potential risks for mother and newborn, and long-term maternal survival should be discussed with the recipient and the parents of the recipient. Transplant centers are encouraged to report pregnancy outcomes in these recipients to the NTPR.


Massive Retroperitoneal Hematoma Caused By Retroperitoneal Ectopic Pregnancy, Jay Goldberg, Michael Weinstein, Kris Kaulback, Aileen Gariepy, George Bega Jun 2007

Massive Retroperitoneal Hematoma Caused By Retroperitoneal Ectopic Pregnancy, Jay Goldberg, Michael Weinstein, Kris Kaulback, Aileen Gariepy, George Bega

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

A massive retroperitoneal hematoma caused by a retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancy is managed successfully utilizing multidisciplinary cooperation and transfusion of blood products. The authors report an unusual case of a retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancy presenting as a massive retroperitoneal hematoma in a hemodynamically unstable patient.

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