Abstract:Background: It has been believed that placental stiffness varies between normal and pre-eclamptic pregnancies. In order to appreciate this difference, Share Wave Elastography (SWE) of the placenta was done to assess the degree of placental stiffness. Objective: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the utility of SWE in detection of preeclampsia and correlate the degree of placental stiffness with severity of pre-eclampsia and with perinatal outcome. Patients and methods: A total of 76 pregnant females … Show more
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