Serum Bile Acids in Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP), Versus Pregnant and Nonpregnant Controls in Asian Indian Women and a Proposed Scoring to Optimize Management in ICP.

Journal: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India
Published Date: Jun 26, 2021

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This prospective clinical trial was conducted to assess serum bile acids (BA) levels in women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) compared to both pregnant and non-pregnant controls; and evaluate perinatal outcome in relation to bile acid levels. A scoring is proposed based on biochemical markers to optimize management in ICP cases.

Authors

  • Nutan Agarwal
    Present Address: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Reeta Mahey
    Present Address: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Vidushi Kulshrestha
    Present Address: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Alka Kriplani
    Present Address: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Anoop Saraya
    Present Address: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Vikas Sachdev
    Present Address: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

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