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Korean J Obstet Gynecol. 1999;42(12):2846-2849. Published online January 1, 2001.
A Case of the HELLP Syndrome treated with Postpartum Plasmapheresis.
Geun A Song, Goo Hwa Je, Moon Seok Cha, Tai Young Hwang, Hyun Ho Kim, Kyoung Hee Kim, Jin Yeong Han
Abstract
Plasmapheresis has been used for some conditions during pregnancy and puerperium, such as hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet (HELLP) syndrome. We present one case of the HELLP syndrome which was treated with plasmapheresis and also review the indications, complications and guidelines for repetitive plasma exchange.

Keywords :HELLP syndrome;Plasmapheresis;HELLP

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