[Hyperemesis gravidarum--etiology and treatment]. / Eziologia e trattamento dell'iperemesi gravidica.

ABSTRACT

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a common pathology encountered by the obstetrician in 0.1-2% of all pregnancies. The purpose of our review, along with other literature, is to report general outline of the syndrome, with etiology, complications and some guidelines about conventional and newer therapy.