Derrame pleural y ascitis después de tratamiento con gonadotrofina coriónica humana

  1. Serrano Arreba, Joaquín
  2. Meijide Míguez, Hector
  3. Porteiro Sánchez, Javier
  4. Asensio Hernández, Pablo
Journal:
Galicia Clínica

ISSN: 0304-4866 1989-3922

Year of publication: 2014

Volume: 75

Issue: 3

Pages: 133-135

Type: Article

More publications in: Galicia Clínica

Abstract

The ovarian hyperestimulation syndrome (OHS) is a common complication that affects patients under ovulation induction treatment. The central characteristic of OHSS is the shift of fluids into the third space that should be treated with volume administration instead of diuretic treatment. Wepresent a short review of the main diagnostic and therapeutic aspects for the management of these patients.