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Study of low amniotic fluid index and its effect on perinatal outcome

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Author Details : Nisha Kumari*, Nisha Tiwari

Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 131-136

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2023.030

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Abstract

Introduction: AFI may be an important predictor for deciding timing of delivery and adverse maternal and fetal outcome. Hence, we aimed at determining whether an antepartum low amniotic fluid index (AFI) is a predictor of adverse perinatal outcome in normal pregnancy and to determine a threshold level of AFI that could predict an adverse outcome.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted as an observational study on a total of 100 antenatal females presenting with term pregnancy at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital, Ludhiana during study period. Detailed history and clinical examination was done. AFI was assessed with help of USG.
Results: The study was conducted on a total of 100 antenatal females. AFI was <5> Conclusion: AFI is an important determinant of adverse maternal and fetal outcome. AFI <5>  

Keywords: Oligohydramnios, Perinatal outcome, IUGR, APGAR, Fern test.

How to cite : Kumari N, Tiwari N, Study of low amniotic fluid index and its effect on perinatal outcome. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2023;10(2):131-136

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