scholarly journals A case of foetal macrosomia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 3801
Author(s):  
Pushpashree Acharya ◽  
Sanjay Singh
Keyword(s):  
Brachial Plexus Injury ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Birth Asphyxia ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Skeletal Injury ◽  
History Of ◽  
Rising Incidence ◽  
Present Pregnancy

Fetal macrosomia is an upcoming challenge in the field of obstetrics due to its rising incidence. The incidence varies according to ethnicity, genetic differences and anthropometric discrepancies between populations. Obesity, previous history of macrosomia, multiparity, diabetes and post-dated pregnancy are few risk factors associated with macrosomia. Management of macrosomia is a big challenge as no precise guidelines have been set. Macrosomia is associated with multiple maternal and foetal complications like operative delivery, post partum haemorrhage, perineal trauma, shoulder dystocia, brachial plexus injury, skeletal injury, birth asphyxia etc. We report a case of foetal macrosomia, weighing 5.5kg which was delivered by LSCS to a woman having BMI - 26.6kg/m² with 39 weeks of pregnancy with history of previous LSCS. There was no maternal or foetal complication. There was no history of diabetes in present pregnancy and inter conception period. Because of rarity of this condition we report this case of foetal macrosomia with a short review of literature.

scholarly journals Maternal and Neonatal outcome in premature rupture of membranes

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 479-483
Author(s):  
Salma Lovereen ◽  
Mst Afroza Khanum ◽  
Nazlima Nargis ◽  
Shahanawaj Begum ◽  
Rumana Afroze
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Morbidity ◽  
Neonatal Outcome ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Birth Asphyxia ◽  
Fetal Lung ◽  
Premature Rupture ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
History Of

Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the maternal and neonatal outcome in premature rupture of membranes.Material and Methods: A prospective study was carried out in the department of Obstetrics &Gynae in Ibn Sina Medical College hospital from October’15 to September’16. The sample size was 110. The maternal and neonatal outcome of pre-labour rupture of membranes in both term and preterm pregnancies was observed and statistically analyzed.Results: Incidence of PROM (premature rupture of membrane) was commonly in primigravida (62.7%). Term PROM was higher (70.92%) than PPROM (29.09%). Aetiological analysis revealed cause is unknown in most of the cases. Infection in 26.4% cases, previous history of PROM 16.3% and history of recent coitus 9.09% cases. Patient delivered by vaginal route 70.91% and LSCS 29.09%. The PROM had higher maternal morbidity (27.8%) like post partum fever 11.8%, wound infection 4.5% and chorioamnionitis 3.6%. Also higher perinatal mortality (4.5%) and morbidity (26.4%) like respiratory distress syndrome 9.09%, birth asphyxia 4.5%, septicemia 5.8%.Conclusion: Antenatal diagnosis to prevent PROM by identifying the risk factors is an important tool in management. Steroid for fetal lung maturity, antibiotics to prevent fetal and maternal infection, induction and/or augmentation of labour in due time and skilled NICU support will speed delivery, reduce hospital stay and infection as well as decrease maternal morbidity and perinatal morbidity and mortality.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(3) 2018 p.479-483

scholarly journals PLACENTA PREVIA

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 139-144
Author(s):  
ZOONA SAEED ◽  
M. Saeed ◽  
M. IKRAM ◽  
Roohi Saeed ◽  
SHAZIA TAZIAN
Keyword(s):  
Placenta Previa ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Average Hospital Stay ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Average Hospital ◽  
Intraoperative Complication ◽  
Causative Factors ◽  
History Of ◽  
Rising Incidence ◽  
Post Graduate Institute

Objectives: To analyze the causative factors and short term complications in cases of placenta previa. D e s i g n a ndSettings: A retrospective study carried out in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Sheikh Zayed Post Graduate Institute Lahore.P e r i o d : From June 2004 to June 2007.Subject: Fifty patients with placenta previa. M a i n o u t c o m e m e a s u r e s : Age, parity, previouscesarean section, previous history of evacuation/myomectomy, average hospital stay, need for blood transfusions, emergency/electiveLSCS, associated maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Results: There were 50 cases of placenta previa over the period of 3 years.Most frequently occurring intra operative complication was postpartum hemorrhage in 19 patients (38%). Highest morbidity was due toanemia which was in 23 patients (46%). Maternal mortality was 2%, while neonatal mortality was 14%. C o n c l u s i o n : Placenta previa is amultifactorial disease. No doubt that the rising incidence of cesarean section is increasing the intraoperative complication associated withthe condition but other risk factors are also important like age, parity, history of evacuation etc.

scholarly journals Pregnancy outcomes after spontaneous conception with previous spontaneous abortion preceding present pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 3035
Author(s):  
Shree Kant Dadheech ◽  
Meenakshi K. Bharadwaj ◽  
Brig Aruna Menon
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Delivery ◽  
Spontaneous Abortion ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Fetal Loss ◽  
Intrauterine Death ◽  
Spontaneous Conception ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
History Of ◽  
Present Pregnancy

Background: The objective of the present study was to study pregnancy outcomes in patients with Spontaneous conception with history of previous spontaneous abortion preceding present pregnancy.Methods: A prospective study included patients with spontaneous conception with history of previous spontaneous abortion preceding present pregnancy admitted in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, command hospital, Pune between October 2018 and April 2020. The patients were booked (minimum 3 visits in antenatal outdoor clinic) or admitted for the first time as an emergency. The detailed history about previous abortions was taken and routine as well as investigations for possible etiologies of previous abortions were done. Cases with history of mid-trimester abortion were investigated for cervical incompetence. All the patients were observed for complications during present pregnancy like threatened abortion, preeclampsia, preterm labour, intrauterine death and final outcome.Results: A total of 110 patients with history of previous spontaneous abortion were admitted, all patients were booked. Majority (51.8 %) of patients belong to the age group 25-30 years. All patients were with history of previous one abortion followed by pregnancy with spontaneous conception. The final outcomes were term live birth (86.4%), abortion (8.2%), preterm delivery (5.4%), and no still birth. Caesarian section was done in 32.7% patients for various indications.Conclusions: Previous history of spontaneous abortion is associated with adverse pregnancy outcome. There is increased risk of abortion, preterm delivery, need for caesarean sections and fetal loss in cases of previous spontaneous abortions. These complications and fetal loss can be reduced by booking the patients and giving due antenatal care.

scholarly journals PRETERM PRE LABOUR RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES;

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (05) ◽  
pp. 765-771
Author(s):  
SAADIA YASIR, ◽  
BUSHRA KANT, ◽  
TAHIRA JABBAR
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Latency Period ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Gestational Age At Delivery ◽  
History Of ◽  
One Year ◽  
Foetal Lung

Study Objective: The objective of this study is to describe the maternal and perinatal outcome of conservative managementin PPROM. Design: Descriptive prospective study. Period: One year from August 2006 to August 2007. Setting: Maternal and child health(MCH) Centre PIMS Islamabad. Material and Methods: 50 patients between 28-36 weeks of gestation presenting with PPROM. Results:The mean age was 27+5.1 years, 14(28%) were having gestational age between 28to 32 weeks and 36 (72%) were between 33 to 36weeks of gestation. 34 (68.0%) of the mothers had no history of abortions while 10 (20.0%) had 1-2 abortions and 6 (12.0%) had 3 ormore abortions. Sixteen (32.0%) women had previous PRROM while 10 (20.0%) had previous history of preterm labor. Inversecorrelation was observed between latency period and gestational age. Among 14(28%) women with gestational ages between 28 to 32weeks 10 delivered within 48 hours and 4 after 48 hours. Among 36(72%) women with gestational ages between 33-36 weeks 31(62%)delivered in less than 48 hours and 5 (10 %) women delivered after 48 hours.14(28%) of the 50 babies were admitted in NICU withsepticemia, 7(14.0%) with RDS, hypoglycemia in 2(4.0%) and necrotizing enterocolitis in 3(6.0%). 3 neonates died from septicemia and2 from RDS. On first follow-up 34.0% mothers had infections and 8.0% had post-partum hemorrhage. Conclusions: Expectantmanagement till 36 weeks is a suitable option as gestational age at delivery and birth weight both affect neonatal survival and offer time toadminister corticosteroids to allow foetal lung maturity. Foetal deaths occurred due to septicaemia and RDS with direction co-relationshipwith low birth weight.

Superficial Vein Thrombosis: Incidence in Association with Pregnancy and Prevalence of Thrombophilic Defects

1998 ◽  
Vol 79 (04) ◽  
pp. 741-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. E. Ramsay ◽  
R. C. Tait ◽  
I. D. Walker ◽  
F. McCall ◽  
J. A. Conkie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Post Partum ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Minor Role ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Early Postpartum Period ◽  
Early Postpartum ◽  
Superficial Vein Thrombosis ◽  
History Of ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Deep Vein

SummarySuperficial venous thrombotic (SVT) events are a feature of thrombophilic abnormalities, particularly those involving the protein C pathway. We have determined the incidence of SVT associated with pregnancy and the early postpartum period in a retrospective study involving 72 000 deliveries. Fourty-nine cases occurring in 47 individuals were recorded, with an overall incidence of 0.68/1000 deliveries (95% CI 0.48-0.88). None had a previous history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Most events occurred in the early post-partum period (0.54/1000 deliveries). Twenty-four/fourty-seven were screened for established thrombophilic abnormalities, with only 1 abnormality detected (FVLeiden heterozygote). Thrombophilia may play a minor role in the aetiology of SVT associated with pregnancy, although a larger study is required to confirm this.

Life events and social stress in puerperal psychoses: absence of effect

1990 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 655-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Dowlatshahi ◽  
E. S. Paykel
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Social Stress ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Marital Relationships ◽  
Personal History ◽  
Post Partum Depression ◽  
History Of ◽  
Detailed Assessment ◽  
Stress Contrast

SynopsisThirty-three patients admitted to hospital with severe early onset puerperal psychiatric disorders were compared with matched normal puerperal controls. Interviews, which were administered after recovery, covered life events in the previous thirteen months and detailed assessment of previous and personal history, pregnancy and labour, other aspects of stress, social support, and marital relationships. No differences, except for previous history of psychiatric disorder, were found between patients and controls or between patients with depressive and with other diagnoses. These findings of absence of social stress contrast with previous studies of milder post-partum depression and of disorders with onset during pregnancy, and suggest that the aetiology of severe post-partum disorders is predominantly biological.

scholarly journals Study on prevalence of prelabour rupture of membranes and its maternal and fetal outcomes

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 4163
Author(s):  
Mamatha Poondru ◽  
R. Kala ◽  
A. Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Active Management ◽  
Normal Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Maternal Complications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of

Background: The aim is to study the prevalence of prelabour rupture of the membranes (PROM), to identify risk factors, mode of delivery, and its maternal and fetal effects.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at Government Head Quarters Hospital, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, with a duration of 6months (January 2020 – June 2020). The study was conducted on 800 pregnant women between 28-42 weeks of gestational age consecutively and those who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were taken into study.Results: The prevalence of PROM was 27.9% (tPROM 24.6% and PPROM 3.2%). Most of the cases were primigravida (74%). Risk factors associated with PROM were low socioeconomic state (63.2%), urinary tract infection (UTI) (7.2%), vaginal infections (5.8%), and previous history of PROM (3.1%). Most of the patients were delivered by lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) (55.2%), normal vaginal delivery (39.9%) and forceps delivery (4.9%). The most common indication for LSCS was fetal distress (43.9%). Misoprostol induction was associated with more failed induction (2 times) than syntocinon. Maternal complications were post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) (8%), fever (6.7%), wound infection (6.2%), manual removal of placenta (4.4%), and puerperal sepsis (0.9%). Neonatal complications were neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions (14%), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) (11%), neonatal sepsis (2.6%). Maternal (54.5%) and neonatal (90%) morbidity were more in prolonged PROM >24 hours.Conclusions: Antenatal screening for genitourinary infections especially in cases of the previous history of abortions and PROM should be done. Oxytocin is the preferred method of induction over misoprostol in this study. Active management in term PROM cases can reduce the cesarean section rate.

scholarly journals Unilateral tonsillar swelling: role and urgency of tonsillectomy  

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-11
Author(s):  
J Kynaston ◽  
S Drever ◽  
M Shakeel ◽  
M Supriya ◽  
Mc Cluney
Keyword(s):  
Previous History ◽  
Primary Malignancy ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Retention Cyst ◽  
History Of ◽  
Red Flag ◽  
Rising Incidence ◽  
Excessive Alcohol ◽  
Nose And Throat ◽  
Underlying Risk

Unilateral tonsillar swelling is a fairly common presenting complaint in an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department. It may or may not be associated with any other symptoms. Most of the time, the tonsil asymmetry is secondary to previous history of tonsillitis, quinsy, and tonsil stones. Other benign lesions to cause tonsil swelling may include a mucus retention cyst, lipoma, polyp or papilloma. Sometimes, it is the site of primary malignancy but in these situations, it is often associated with red flag symptoms like pain in the mouth, dysphagia, odynophagia, referred otalgia, weight loss, night sweating, haemoptysis, haematemesis, hoarseness or neck nodes. Most of the patients with suspected tonsillar malignancy have underlying risk factors like smoking and excessive alcohol intake. However, lately, the tonsil squamous cell carcinoma can be found in younger patients with no history of smoking or drinking as there is rising incidence of human papilloma virus related oropharyngeal malignancy. Sometimes, lymphoma may manifest as a tonsil enlargement. If, after detailed history and examination, there remains any doubt about the underlying cause of unilateral tonsil swelling then tonsillectomy should be considered for histological analysis. it is our practice to perform bilateral tonsillectomy in such cases. We present a case of unilateral tonsillar swelling and discuss its management.

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