Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Dr, Senior Resident, Gynaecological Oncology, Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam, India
Research Article
Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Polyhydramnios.
Author(s): Eshwarya J. Kaur* and Jyoti Haq
Background: Disorders of amniotic fluid volume can predict an underlying foetal or placental pathology. This study was undertaken to evaluate the causes of Polyhydramnios and explain if these volume extremes may be with increased risks for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Methods: An observational study was done on 100 patients with AFI more than 24 cm or single liquor pocket more than 8 cm with singleton pregnancy after 28 weeks gestation. Maternal Outcomes like the presence of maternal diabetes prenatally detected congenital anomalies, gestational age and mode of delivery and perinatal outcomes like birth weight, Apgar scores and admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit were observed. Results: The incidence of Idiopathic Polyhydramnios in the study was 57%, 30% of cases had an underlying foetal congenital anomaly, and 13% were associated with maternal gestational diabetes. A higher .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0932.22.12.597