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Hypolumbarlordosis: a predisposing factor for preeclampsia.
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European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology [Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol] 1997 Dec; Vol. 75 (2), pp. 115-21. - Publication Year :
- 1997
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Abstract
- Objective: The aim of this research was to study the relationship between lumbar lordosis and preeclampsia.<br />Study Design: We studied lumbar lordosis of 52 primipara patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension and 59 normal primipara pregnant women. We determined the lumbar lordotic deviation (LLD) from lumbar lordosis measurement device in the lateral recumbent position and standing position. Roll-over test was performed for both groups. Resistance index (RI) of internal iliac artery was also measured by color Doppler sonography.<br />Results: The LLD was 33 +/- 6.1 degrees week 20-29 and 34 +/- 6.9 degrees week 30-40, respectively. In patients with preeclampsia, the LLD was 19.8 +/- 6.3 degrees week 20-29, 21.3 +/- 7.9 degrees week 30-40. The LLD in patients with preeclampsia was significantly lower than in the normal pregnant women. The LLD correlated to the increase diastolic pressure after roll-over test significantly. Hypolumbarlordosis was frequently associated with high resistance of peripheral vessel.<br />Conclusions: We conclude that hypolumbarlordosis is frequently associated with preeclampsia. It is also closely related to the mechanism for positive roll-over test and increase of resistance of vessels. As lumbar lordosis does not change greatly in individuals before pregnancy, hypolumbarlordosis may be a predisposing factor for preeclampsia.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0301-2115
- Volume :
- 75
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9447361
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0301-2115(97)00072-9