Uterine curettage post-partum patients with severe preeclampsia: removal of trophoblastic tissue can alter the progression of this condition

Bol Asoc Med P R. 2014;106(1):69-70.

Abstract

Reviewing the literature to evaluate the effect of postpartum uterine curettage in the maternal recovery time of patients with refractory severe preeclampsia determined that uterine curettage can be of benefit in select cases and should be included in hospital protocols to avoid further maternal complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section
  • Curettage*
  • Delivery, Obstetric / methods
  • Disease Progression
  • Diuresis
  • Endometrium / diagnostic imaging
  • Endometrium / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Platelet Count
  • Postnatal Care / methods*
  • Pre-Eclampsia / physiopathology
  • Pre-Eclampsia / surgery*
  • Pregnancy
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Recovery Room
  • Trophoblasts
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional