Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Using Radio-Frequency Ablation Electrode in Effective Treatment of Hepatic Rupture in HELLP Syndrome. Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Honorata Stadnik* and Tomasz Kościński

Spontaneous hepatic rupture constitutes very rare complication of pregnancy and is associated with an increased risk of mortality. The patient presented at 30 weeks of gestation with HELLP syndrome developed life threatening hepatic rupture. She underwent an emergent cesarean delivery followed by exploration of her abdomen by hepatobiliary surgeons. An expanding hematoma with rupture of the right and left lobe of the liver was successfully treated with radiofrequency ablation electrode. The patient was discharged home in good condition 13 days after surgery. Quick diagnosis, multidisciplinary approach and radio-frequency ablation help to achieve an excellent clinical outcome in a patient with hepatic rupture from HELLP syndrome.