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Published on: February 15, 2013

Fetal death. A 10-year retrospective study.

M A Sims¹, K A Collins

¹Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

|September 21, 2001

Summary

Fetal death, or stillbirth, remains a concern despite declines in some causes. This study analyzed 42 forensic cases from 1990-1999, identifying risk factors and causes of fetal demise.

Area of Science:

Forensic Pathology
Perinatal Medicine
Public Health

Background:

Fetal death, defined by WHO, has seen reduced incidence for causes like syphilis and diabetes.
However, intrauterine infections, malformations, growth retardation, and abruptio placentae persist as significant causes.
Unexplained fetal death and contributing maternal/sociodemographic factors remain critical considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze factors contributing to fetal demise in forensic autopsy cases.
To identify specific causes and risk factors associated with fetal death.
To improve data collection and classification for better understanding of fetal loss.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 42 forensic autopsy cases of fetal death/stillbirth (1990-1999).

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Analysis included gestational age, sex, race, weight, prenatal care, maternal drug use, autopsy findings, and cause/manner of death.

Toxicologic analysis was performed on relevant cases.

Main Results:

The study population had a black:white ratio of approximately 2:1 and a male:female ratio of 1:1.
Most fetuses were >20 weeks gestational age; 7.5% had congenital anomalies.
Toxicologic analysis revealed drug use in 21% of cases, including cocaine/benzoylecgonine in 17%.

Conclusions:

Fetal death remains a complex issue with multifactorial causes, including maternal drug use.
Lack of uniform data collection hinders comparisons and understanding of fetal death causes.
This retrospective study aims to assist death investigators in determining factors leading to fetal demise.