Papers by Abhilash Vasanth
Background and Aims: Morbidly Adherent Placenta(MAP) is associated with severe morbidity like sev... more Background and Aims: Morbidly Adherent Placenta(MAP) is associated with severe morbidity like severe postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), probable need for massive blood transfusion and invasive procedures such as hysterectomy. We reviewed all cases of MAP in our institute between May 2015 to July 2019. The main objectives of the study were to determine the incidence, risk factors and both fetomaternal outcome in these women. Material and Methods: This was a retrospective study done in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore from May 2015 to July 2019.There were 12 women with MAP during this period. Results: In the present study, there were a total of 12 cases of MAP over 5 year period with incidence of MAP being 0.017%(1/983 live births).The mean age of the women was 31 years. Among 12 women, 10(84%) were multigravida, 7 (58 %) were within 28 weeks to 37 weeks period of gestation(POG). Risk factors associated with MAP included 11(90%) cases h...
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Papers by Abhilash Vasanth