Huma Tasleem, Samina Tasleem, Mehfooz Ahmed Siddique, Fouzia Nazir, Tahir Iqbal.
Outcome of pregnancy in placental abruption.
Rawal Med J Jan ;36(1):57-9.

Objective: To determine the effects of placental abruption on the mode of delivery, whether vaginal or abdominal, primary PPH and baby\'s weight. Patients and Methods: This descriptive studyincluded 25 pregnant patients with APH whose clinical diagnosis was placental abruption. Placenta was examined after delivery and labeled as less than 50 % abruption, or more than 50%. Mode of delivery, occurence of primary PPH and weight of baby were recorded. All patient were followed till time of discharge. Results: Out of 25 women, vaginal delivery occured in 64% and abdominal delivery in 36%. Primary PPH occured in 32%, and 28% babies had weight below 2.5kg. But 16% babies had early neonatal death (ENND). No maternal mortality occured. Conclusion: Placental abruption had a profound impact on both maternal and perinatal complication including DIC, couvelaire uterus, severe birth asphyxia and perinatal death.

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