Low Implanted Second Trimester Placenta and Placenta Previa

Assiut University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Placenta Previa

Treatments: Radiation: ultrasound

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03431116

PPLIP

Details and patient eligibility

About

Placenta Previa is defined as a placenta implanted in the lower segment of the uterus, presenting ahead of the leading pole of the fetus (over or near the internal os). The prevalence of placenta previa has been estimated to be approximately 0.5% of all pregnancies, and this increase correlates to the elevated cesarean section rate . In Egypt, the prevalence of placenta previa is around 1.3% in Sohag Governorate and 1.5% in Aswan region according to.

Although various studies have tried to address risk factors associated with Placenta Previa development, the etiology of placenta previa still remains obscure. Several risk actors have been identified as strong contributors to placenta previa development. It is also a significant contributor to severe postpartum hemorrhage.Risk factors include; history of previous cesarean section, advanced maternal age, history of previous abortions, high parity and substance abuse during pregnancy (cigarette smoking), placental size (multiple pregnancy), endometrial damage (previous dilatation and curettage), uterine scars and pathology (previous myomectomy or endometritis), placental pathology (marginal cord insertions and succenturiate lobes), previous placental Previa, and curiously.

Enrollment: 52 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 20 to 45 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Pregnant women between 18-24 weeks.
2. Diagnosed to have low implanted placenta by ultrasound

Exclusion criteria

1. Patient refused to follow-up in our setting.
2. Patient refused to perform Trans-vaginal ultrasound in the second trimester of gestation.

Trial design

52 participants in 1 patient group

Low implanted placenta group

Treatment:

Radiation: ultrasound