Open AccessFoetal Autopsy-Categories and Causes of Death
Author(s) -
Urooj Fatima,
Rana K Sherwani,
Tahir Ullah Khan,
Sufian Zaheer
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/9226.4920
Subject(s) - medicine , autopsy , chorioamnionitis , obstetrics , cause of death , pregnancy , fetus , placenta , gross examination , infant mortality , pediatrics , population , pathology , disease , environmental health , biology , genetics
Intrauterine death(IUD)/ Stillbirth forms a major part of perinatal mortality which thereby is a good indicator of pregnancy wastage as well as quality of healthcare available. The key objectives of autopsy examination are to know the cause(s) of death, elucidation of pathogenic mechanism and quality control of clinical management. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalent causes of IUD, thereby taking appropriate measures to prevent them and decrease the perinatal mortality rate.