ROLE OF ANTEPARTUM AMNIOINFUSION IN SEVERE OLIGOAMNIOS
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 41
Abstract
BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of antepartum transabdominal amnioinfusion in cases of severe oligoamnios and to prolong the pregnancy to improve the foetal prognosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study comprised of a prospective analysis of 100 pregnant women with oligoamnios in which study and control group consists of 50 patients in each group. Transabdominal amnioinfusion is performed in the study group. RESULTS In study group, improvement in the biophysical score, APGAR score, and perinatal outcome are noted. Intrapartum complications reduced. The incidence of operative intervention is decreased. CONCLUSION Antepartum transabdominal amnioinfusion is of great help to a patient with severe oligoamnios as it reduces the neonatal morbidity and mortality.
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Aruna Ratikrinda, Saroja Adapa
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- DOI 10.18410/jebmh/2018/597
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