Ultrasound diagnosis of placenta previa and its associated risk factors with parity and previous cesarean section | [Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Arshia Amir: Department of Allied Health Sciences, University Institute of Radiological and Medical Imaging Sciences, University of Chenab, Gujrat,Pakistan

2. Akash John: Department of Allied Health Sciences, University Institute of Radiological and Medical Imaging Sciences, University of Chenab, Gujrat,Pakistan

3. Abid Ali: Department of Allied Health Sciences, University Institute of Radiological and Medical Imaging Sciences, University of Chenab, Gujrat,Pakistan

4. Nayab Fatima: Department of Allied Health Sciences, University Institute of Radiological and Medical Imaging Sciences, University of Chenab, Gujrat,Pakistan

5. Khadija Bakhtawar: Department of Allied Health Sciences, University Institute of Radiological and Medical Imaging Sciences, University of Chenab, Gujrat, Pakistan

Abstract:

Placenta previa is a pregnancy condition in which the placenta is positioned abnormally either partially or completely covering the cervix. Females with prior cesarean section are at increased risk of developing placenta previa. Objective: To evaluate Placenta Previa and its Associated Risk Factors with Parity and Previous Cesarean Section using ultrasound. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study carried out at the private sector hospital of Gujranwala over 4 months period from December 2021 to March 2022. A total of 42 patients were selected using a convenient sampling approach. Patients identi ed with placenta previa following ultrasound examination were included after receiving informed consent. The patient's demographic statistics were collected on a specially designed data collecting sheet. The data were analyzed using the SSPS V20.0. Results: The result of this study revealed that women in their 20-30 years are most affected. Most of the women 27(64.3%) with placenta previa present asymptomatic. Risk increases with an increased number of parity and prior cesarean section. Anterior location is the most prevalent location for placenta previa 20(47.6%). Conclusion: The ultrasound is fully capable of detecting placenta previa, its type, and location. There is a direct relationship between previous cesarean section and multiparity with the risk of developing placenta previa.

Page(s): 34-37

DOI: 10.54393/pjhs.v3i01.41

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, Volume: 3, Issue: 1, Year: 2022

Keywords:

placenta accreta , Postpartum Hemorrhage , Thrombophlebitis , Antepartum hemorrhage

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