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Maternal and fetal outcome of placenta previa in a tertiary care institute: a prospective two year study

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Author Details : Shruthi Prasanth, Priyanka Mehta, KS Rajeshwari

Volume : 3, Issue : 3, Year : 2016

Article Page : 274-278

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Abstract

Introduction: Placenta previa (PP) is an important cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide but there is not much data from the developing countries about maternal and fetal outcome¹.
Aim: To determine the incidence and maternal and fetal outcomes among women with placenta previa (PP).
Material and Methods: This is a prospective observational study carried out at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Sri Ramachandra University Porur, Chennai, in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology between July 1^st 2012 to July 31^st 2014.
Results: Total number of patients delivered during this period were 8694 and out of which 174 patients were diagnosed with placenta previa, so the incidence is 2%. Of women with placenta previa, 3.44%(n=6) had placenta accreta. Incidence of placenta previa was the highest in the maternal age group 20-29 years i.e. 72.9%, Perinatal morbidity was studied as the percentage of babies requiring resuscitation and NICU admission which was 37.35%(n=65). Caesarean hysterectomy was performed in 1.14% (n=2) cases, there were 1.72 %(n=3) perinatal deaths.

Keywords:  Placenta previa, Placenta accreta, Postpartum hemorrhage

How to cite : Prasanth S, Mehta P, Rajeshwari K, Maternal and fetal outcome of placenta previa in a tertiary care institute: a prospective two year study. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2016;3(3):274-278

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