Why the study?
Does cirrhosis increase the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes during pregnancy?
Population
Pregnant women with cirrhosis and controls matched on age, hospital, and year from the 1993-2005 US…
Comparison
Cirrhosis (exposure) vs Non-cirrhotic pregnant women matched on age…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May warrant closer monitoring in pregnant patients with cirrhosis; extends prior data but leaves open need for prospective validation.
Does cirrhosis increase the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes during pregnancy?
Pregnancy in women with cirrhosis is associated with significantly increased risks of maternal and fetal mortality and obstetric complications, necessitating close monitoring.
Shaheen et al. (2009) studied this question.
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