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Poor perinatal outcome associated with vasa previa: is it preventable? A report of three cases and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Fung T. Y.,
Lau T. K.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1998.12060430.x
Subject(s) - medicine , placenta previa , obstetrics , obstetrics and gynaecology , maternal morbidity , pregnancy , gynecology , fetus , placenta , genetics , biology
We describe three cases of vasa previa and review the English‐language literature for all cases reported since 1980. Antenatal diagnosis was significantly associated with decreased fetal mortality ( p = 0.033). A low‐lying placenta is a risk factor for vasa previa, as it occurred in 81% of patients. Copyright © 1998 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology