A Study of Maternal and Perinatal Outcome In Placenta Previa At A Tertiary Care Centre In Andhra Pradesh
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 10
Abstract
Background: Placenta previa is one of the important causes of third trimester bleeding and maternal death. The objective of this study is to analyse the risk factors associated with placenta previa and its effect on maternal and fetal outcome. Material and Methods: A total of 84 cases of placenta previa diagnosed on ultrasound were followed upto delivery. Details regarding demographic factors like age, parity and socioeconomic status, need for blood transfusion, additional procedures required for controlling bleeding, maternal complications, NICU admissions and perinatal deaths were recorded. Results: The highest number of Cases was in the age group 25 – 29 with 46 cases (54.76%). The incidence was highest among mulliparous Women (66 cases) with 78.57%. The number of cases of Placenta previa in BPL group (Below Poverty Line) was 53 cases (63.09%). The commonest mode of delivery was by LSCS seen in 73 cases (86.90%). B-Lynch with uterine artery Ligation was the most common procedure used to control bleeding (42.85%).Hysterectomy was required in cases of Adherent placenta in 8 cases (9.52%). APGAR Scores 8 – 10 at birth was seen in 53 cases (63.09%).NICU admissions was required in 33 cases (39.28%).
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Dr Prasad Usha M. D, Dr Potharaju Jayanthi M. D
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