Abruptio placenta

Abstract

Background: Abruptio placenta is defined as preterm separation of normally implanted placenta and causes high maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The present study was done to determine the risk factors for abruption planceta and to evaluate its impact on perinatal and maternal outcomes. Materials & Methods: This retrospective study was carried on 135 cases of Abruptio placenta between January 2019 and September 2020 at Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Nizamabad after obtaining ethical clearance from the institution. In all cases risk factors, maternal and fetal outcome were recorded. The results of studies were recorded in percentage and frequencies and analyzed by SPSS-16 software. Results: The total number of deliveries from January 2019 and September 2020 at Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Nizamabad were 13600, out of which 135 cases were found to be Abruption. The Incidence of Abruptio placenta was 1%. It was most common in the women of age group 25-30 yrs. We found 25% of patients were associated with severe preeclampsia & eclampsia, 23% patients with chronic hypertension and 33.42% patients with normotensive. DIC occurred in 25% of cases & PPH accounts for 28% of the maternal complications.