Journal of Liver

Liver diseases in pregnancy

2^nd International Conference on Hepatology

May 09-11, 2016 Chicago, USA

Jamile Wakim-Fleming

Cleveland Clinic, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Liver

Abstract:

Liver diseases in pregnancy occur in up to 10% of pregnant mothers. They are not without complications. Morbidity and mortality happen for both mother and baby and can reach 80% in some cases. Mortality in pregnancy is rising in the US and is the highest among developed country reaching 18% per 100,000. While cardiovascular mortality is the major cause of death, liver disorders are contributing factors and knowledge of the physiology of the liver and the pathophysiology is important for the management of these disorders and the impact they may have on global health. As many liver disorders occur at a young age and liver transplantation is done more often than before during the reproductive years of young women who are continuously seeking to get pregnant, the challenge of maintaining liver health in cirrhosis and after transplantation is also rising. Studies are scant during pregnancy and thus yet knowledge is evolving due to large registries and the task of disseminating this knowledge is essential in preserving the pregnant mother and her child. In this overview presentation, we will differentiate between normal and abnormal liver tests in pregnancy, we will recognize various liver disorders that occur during the different stages of pregnancy and we will understand the management of various liver diseases in pregnancy and recognize safety of drugs in pregnancy.

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Email: fleminj1@ccf.org