Postpartum corticosteroids: accelerated recovery from the syndrome of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP)
EF Magann, KG Perry Jr, EF Meydrech… - American journal of …, 1994 - Elsevier
Objective: Because most morbidity and mortality associated with atypical preeclampsia and
the syndrome of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets is a postpartum
phenomenon, we undertook this investigation to evaluate the use of high-dose
corticosteroids to minimize maternal morbidity and accelerate postpartum recovery in
patients with this form of severe preeclampsia. Study Design: Into this prospective,
randomized study 40 parturients with the syndrome were recruited. The syndrome was …
the syndrome of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets is a postpartum
phenomenon, we undertook this investigation to evaluate the use of high-dose
corticosteroids to minimize maternal morbidity and accelerate postpartum recovery in
patients with this form of severe preeclampsia. Study Design: Into this prospective,
randomized study 40 parturients with the syndrome were recruited. The syndrome was …