Irreversible Maternal Brain Injury During Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
- 1 November 2000
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
- Vol. 55 (11), 708-714
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00006254-200011000-00023
Abstract
Maternal brain death or massive injury leading to persistent vegetative state during pregnancy is a rare event. Since 1979, 11 cases, including the current one, of irreversible maternal brain damage in pregnancy have been reported. In all but one, the pregnancies were prolonged with a goal of achieving delivery of a viable infant. Current advances in medicine and critical care enable today’s physician to offer prolonged life-support to maximize the chances for survival in the neonate whose mother is technically brain dead. We present a case at our institution and review all previously published cases in the English literature for comparison as well as make management recommendations. Obstetrics & Gynecologists, Family PhysiciansKeywords
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