Fetomaternal Outcome in Eclampsia: Prospective Study in a Tertiary Centre
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Preeclampsia-eclampsia remains the leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Present study was planned to study maternal and perinatal outcome in women with eclampsia. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational analytic study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER) from August 2016 to July 2017. Results: Total 60 cases of eclampsia were admitted having incidence of 0.72%. 78.4% cases were antepartum eclampsia. 40% cases had taken no ANC visits. Maternal death occurred in two cases. 18.3% cases had stillbirths, 26.7% babies required NICU admissions. Conclusion: Eclampsia is an important Obstetric emergency with high maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Timely and appropriate interventions including primary management, early referral and proper management help in reducing complications.
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Shah Meghana J.
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- DOI 10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.6218.12
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