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RETIRED: Diagnosis and Management of Placenta Previa
- Source :
- Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada. 29:261-266
- Publication Year :
- 2007
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2007.
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Abstract
- Objective To review the use of transvaginal ultrasound for the diagnosis of placenta previa and recommend management based on accurate placental localization. Options Transvaginal sonography (TVS) versus transabdominal sonography for the diagnosis of placenta previa; route of delivery, based on placenta edge to internal cervical os distance; in-patient versus out-patient antenatal care; cerclage to prevent bleeding; regional versus general anaesthesia; prenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta. Outcome Proven clinical benefit in the use of TVS for diagnosing and planning management of placenta previa. Evidence MEDLINE search for "placenta previa" and bibliographic review. Benefits, Harms, and Costs Accurate diagnosis of placenta previa may reduce hospital stays and unnecessary interventions.
- Subjects :
- Canada
medicine.medical_specialty
Placenta accreta
medicine.medical_treatment
Placenta Previa
MEDLINE
Prenatal diagnosis
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Placenta
medicine
Humans
Caesarean section
Societies, Medical
reproductive and urinary physiology
business.industry
Obstetrics
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Length of Stay
Delivery, Obstetric
medicine.disease
Placenta previa
Low-Lying Placenta
medicine.anatomical_structure
embryonic structures
Female
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 17012163
- Volume :
- 29
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....89cbb98297c10f6854b308b625cbccdc