Clinical Prediction of Retained Products of Conception: Combining Obstetric History and Ultrasound for Improved Accuracy in Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage
Mariko Kurakazu,
Masamitsu Kurakazu,
Chihiro Kiyoshima
et al.
Abstract:Background
The current challenge is how to improve the management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) to reduce the maternal mortality rate further. This study aimed to investigate whether a combined specific obstetric history and ultrasonographic findings can improve the predictive accuracy of retained products of conception (RPOC) with severe PPH.
Methods
This retrospective study included 56 patients who were diagnosed with RPOC. We extracted the following clinical data: obstetric… Show more
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