Retrospective Study Regarding our Experience in Symptomatic Placenta Praevia

Abstract

Placenta praevia is a complication of pregnancy that may have dramatic maternal and fetal effects. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence of placenta praevia and the management of this pathology. The study was conducted between the years 2013 and 2016. We recorded a total of 146 (0.87%) cases, with an increased frequency of placenta praevia between the age group of 30-34 years, corresponding to the maximum fertility period of the woman. Within the study group study, there was a higher incidence of placenta praevia in primiparous women, with a difference of 13.7% compared to multiparous. The type of delivery was by C-section in 65.06% of the cases while 34.93% of the cases with placenta praevia gave birth spontaneously by vaginal route. The purpose of the treatment was to achieve maximum fetal maturity with minimal maternal and fetal risk. The gestation period was extended at 77.01% of patients under medical treatment. Worldwide, maternal mortality in cases of pregnancy with placenta praevia remains high in countries with low socio-economic status.