Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2394-2746
Online ISSN: 2394-2754
CODEN : IJOGCS
Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research (IJOGR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award more...Null
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Volume : 2, Issue : 1, Year : 2015
Article Page : 1-6
Abstract
Objective: The placenta weight/birth weight (PW/BW) ratio has been shown to be associated with certain long-term fetal outcomes; however, its association with short-term outcomes has not been evaluated. Our aim was to assess the correlation between the PW/BW ratio and short-term adverse obstetrics outcomes in full-term, appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) newborns.
Design: Prospective, randomized.
Setting: Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College & Hospital, Pimpri, Pune
Methods: In our study, three groups of full-term neonates have been taken, according to their PW/BW ratio (high, normal and low) and are compared. Our primary outcome includes the admission rate to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and secondary outcomes included an Apgar score < 7 at 5 minutes. Results: Our study showed that the high PW/BW ratio group was associated with increased rates of admission to the NICU and Apgar scores < 7 at 5 minutes as compared to normal PW/BW ratio. The low PW/BW ratio group showed decreased rates of NICU admission. A high PW/BW ratio is significantly correlated with short-term adverse perinatal outcomes.
Conclusion: The possibility of short term health risks for newborns can be predicted by the PW/BW ratio.
Key words: Placental weight, birth weight, PW/BW ratio, NICU admission.
How to cite : Madkar C, Musale J, Deshpande H, Shitole R, A STUDY OF PLACENTAL WEIGHT AND BIRTH WEIGHT RATIO (PW/BW) AND IT’S EFFECTS ON PERINATAL OUTCOME. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2015;2(1):1-6
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