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Human Reproduction, Vol. 16, No. 1, 174-176, January 2001
© 2001 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

Perforated duodenal ulcer associated with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: Case Report

Meike L. Uhler1,4, G.R.Scott Budinger2, Sheryl G.A. Gabram3 and Michael J. Zinaman1

1 Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Departments of 2 Internal Medicine and 3 Surgery, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, USA

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) remains the most serious medical complication of controlled ovarian stimulation. An unusual case of perforated duodenal ulcer following critical OHSS is presented. A 29 year old nulligravid woman with polycystic ovarian syndrome underwent her first attempt at in-vitro fertilization. She was admitted to the hospital with critical OHSS and subsequently found to have a perforated posterior duodenal ulcer. She underwent exploratory laparotomy, antrectomy and gastrojejunostomy. Pathological analysis of her gastric antrum confirmed chronic gastritis and Helicobacter pylori. She required prolonged assisted ventilation, vasopressor support, multiple i.v. antibiotics, blood product replacement and nutritional support. The patient was hospitalized for a total of 47 days and then transferred to a rehabilitation facility for an additional 30 days before being discharged to home. In this critically ill patient with OHSS, severe stress associated with invasive monitoring and multiple medical therapies in the intensive care unit as well as H. pylori infection appear to be the most probable causative factors of her perforated viscus. Prompt recognition of potential complications and proper medical intervention are essential in the management of patients with OHSS. Avoidance strategies are still needed.

Key words: assisted reproduction/critical care/duodenal ulcer/ovarian stimulation

4 To whom correspondence should be addressed at: Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.


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