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Chapter-43 Jaundice, hepatitis and gastrointestinal disorders in pregnancy

BOOK TITLE: A Comprehensive Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Author
1. Gupta Sadhana
ISBN
9789350251126
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11278_42
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. Ultrasound, Infertility and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Specialist, Jeevan Jyoti Hospital, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, Jeevan Jyoti Hospital and Medical Research Center and Jeevan Jyoti Test Tube Baby Center, Gorakhpur, UP, India, Jeevan Jyoti Hospital and Medical Research Center, Jeevan Jyoti Test Tube Baby Center, Gorakhpur, UP, India, Jeevan Jyoti Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, FOGSI 2011–2013; Jeevan Jyoti Hospital and Medical Research Center, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, Jeevan Jyoti Hospital and Medical Research Center, Jeevan Jyoti Test Tube Baby Center, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, Jeevan-Jyoti Hospital, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, Jeevan Jyoti Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India; FOGSI 2016, Jeeevan Jyoti Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, FOGSI, 2016, FOGSI Representative to SAFOG, 2018-20; Safe Motherhood Committee, FOG
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Abstract

Viral hepatitis is most common cause of jaundice in pregnancy in tropical countries. Pathology of different types of viral hepatitis (A-G), their diagnostic features, prevention, prophylaxis and management are covered systematically in the chapter. ICP presents as pruritus with elevated levels of bile acids and can affect fetus adversely. Acute fatty liver of pregnancy is rare but life threatening complication. Acute abdominal pain in pregnancy requires methodical approach. Each topic is well discussed in the chapter with clear guidelines on general and specific management.

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