How is acute fatty liver of pregnancy treated?

Patient's question:

Pregnant, one day I went to the hospital for a check-up and found out I had acute fatty liver during pregnancy.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, the treatment of acute fatty liver of pregnancy can be achieved by initially correcting the coagulation dysfunction before terminating the pregnancy in a short period. The simplest method is to rapidly administer a large amount of fresh plasma to expand blood volume, supplement coagulation factors, and reduce platelet aggregation. Depending on the condition, red blood cells, platelets, and albumin can also be administered to correct the coagulation dysfunction. This disease progresses very rapidly, often leading to liver and kidney failure immediately after delivery, during surgery, or postoperatively, which can persist for 1 to 2 weeks. If the critical period is successfully passed, most patients can recover. This phase should be supported with comprehensive treatment under the coordination of specialists.

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