Key result
Plasmapheresis successfully reduced triglyceride levels and resolved acute pancreatitis in two pregnant women with familial hypertriglyceridemia resistant to medical therapy.
Why the study?
Does plasmapheresis reduce triglyceride levels and improve clinical outcomes in pregnant women with hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis?
Case Report (n=2)
No
Does plasmapheresis reduce triglyceride levels and improve clinical outcomes in pregnant women with hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis?
Plasmapheresis is a safe and effective alternative treatment for hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis during pregnancy when medical therapy fails.
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May offer rescue option in refractory pregnancy pancreatitis; leaves open need for prospective trials before wider adoption.
Eren et al. (2012) conducted a case report in Hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis in pregnancy (n=2). Plasmapheresis was evaluated on Reduction in triglyceride levels and clinical improvement. Plasmapheresis successfully reduced triglyceride levels and resolved acute pancreatitis in two pregnant women with familial hypertriglyceridemia resistant to medical therapy.
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