Peripartal care in parturient with decompensated non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and severe coagulopathy: a case report
Autori:
Krešimir Reiner, Anita Lukić, Marina Katalinić Novak, Ana Vuzdar Trajkovski, Gloria Mamić, Nikolina Džaja, Zvonimir Marko Škugor
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Summary
Introduction: Liver cirrhosis during pregnancy is an uncommon but increasingly recognized condition, largely due to advances in assisted reproductive technologies and improved management of chronic liver disease. It carries significant maternal and fetal risks, including variceal hemorrhage, coagulopathy, and preterm delivery. Case report: A 26-year-old primigravida with decompensated non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)- related cirrhosis was diagnosed during the fourth month of pregnancy. She developed portal hypertension, grade II esophageal varices, and severe thrombocytopenia refractory to intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. Following
multidisciplinary consultation among gastroenterology, hematology, obstetrics, and anesthesiology teams, cesarean delivery was planned at 32 weeks’ gestation due to hepatic decompensation. Preoperative optimization included the administration of fibrinogen, factor XIII concentrate, platelet transfusions, and the use of remifentanil during induction of general anesthesia to maintain hemodynamic stability. A male infant weighing 1950 g (Apgar 7/9) was delivered with estimated blood loss of 700 mL during procedure. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with significant improvement in liver function within four months after delivery. Discussion: Effective multidisciplinary collaboration and targeted hemostatic management were essential in minimizing perioperative bleeding
risk. The use of remifentanil provided hemodynamic stability during induction. Conclusion: Even in decompensated cirrhosis, favorable maternal and neonatal outcomes are achievable with individualized perioperative planning, correction of coagulopathy, and coordinated multidisciplinary care.