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Evaluation of outcome of Pregnancy among patients with uterine fibroids | |
Dr Lalita Bansal1, Dr Padam Negi2, | |
ackground: The present study was conducted for assessing the pregnancy outcome among pregnant subjects with uterine fibroids. Materials & methods: 60 subjects were enrolled. Routine investigations were carried out in all the patients. Only those subjects were enrolled in the present study that had fibroids of more than 2 cm in diameter. They were followed during antenatal period clinically and scanned by ultrasonogram which was done at booking visit and during subsequent visits to assess the change in the size of the fibroid and other obstetric complications. Outcome was recorded. Results: Threatened miscarriage was seen in 16.67 percent of the subjects while preterm labor was seen in 13.33 percent of the subjects. Antepartum bleeding, Postpartum haemorrhage and abdominal pain needing admission was seen in 5 percent of the patients each. Spontaneous pregnancy loss was seen in 1.67 percent of the patients, while premature delivery was seen in 20 percent of the patients. Vaginal delivery and C section were seen in 10 percent and 90 percent of the patients. Congenital anomaly was seen in 1.67 percent of the patients while NICU admission was seen in 3.33 patient. Conclusion: Enhanced incidence of complications throughout antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period are frequently seen among pregnancy subjects with uterine fibroids. Key words: Pregnant, Uterine, Fibroids |
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