Open AccessManagement of fetal death complicated by placenta previa during the midtrimester
Author(s) -
Nakanishi Sayuri,
Shindo Ryosuke,
Aoki Shigeru
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1012
Subject(s) - medicine , placenta previa , obstetrics , expectant management , placenta , fetus , fetal death , pregnancy , vaginal delivery , gynecology , gestation , genetics , biology
Key Clinical Message Expectant management of fetal death complicated by placenta previa occurring during midtrimester trimester may induce fetal/placental atrophy and decrease uterine blood flow to facilitate vaginal delivery. Our experience with these cases suggests that about 4 weeks of expectant management should be considered as a management strategy.