Continuous abdominal paracentesis for management of late type severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

Chan CC, Chying-Chyuan Chan, Chang‐Sheng Yin, Yin CS, Chang-Sheng Yin, Shiu-Chun Lan, Lan SC, I‐Ching Chen, Chen IC, I-Ching Chen, Gwo‐Jang Wu, Wu GJ, Gwo-Jang Wu
Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA · 2004 · vol. 67(4) , pp. 197–9 · PMID:15244020 · W158808804
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Continuous abdominal paracentesis effectively managed severe late-onset ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in a patient with significant ascites and pulmonary effusion, leading to clinical improvement.

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The ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is often observed in patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART). In severe form OHSS is a serious and potentially life-threatening. Here we report a 36-year-old woman with primary infertility due to endometriosis who underwent controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. Ten days later, severe late-onset ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, severe ascites and pulmonary effusion, developed. Continuous abdominal paracentesis of 5000 mL/day was performed on the third day. With this procedure, ascitic fluid was drained efficiently and the patient's condition improved. This report suggests that early continuous abdominal paracentesis with drainage of ascitic fluid is an efficacious procedure for management of the severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome as soon as euvolemia is achieved clinically.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Paracentesis Adult Female Fertilization in Vitro Humans Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Treatment Outcome

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