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Polyhydramnios: a review.

M S Cardwell1

  • 1Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baptist Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee 37236.

Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
|October 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary
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Polyhydramnios, a common pregnancy complication, has various causes like maternal diabetes and fetal abnormalities. Management requires diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic amniocentesis can prolong pregnancy for fetal maturation.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Perinatology

Background:

  • Polyhydramnios is a frequent complication in obstetrics.
  • It is associated with significant perinatal morbidity and mortality, as well as maternal complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the causes and implications of polyhydramnios.
  • To emphasize the importance of diagnostic evaluation in managing polyhydramnios.
  • To highlight therapeutic interventions for improving fetal outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common causes of polyhydramnios, including maternal diabetes, chromosomal disorders, isoimmunologic disease, congenital abnormalities, multiple gestations, and idiopathic factors.
  • Discussion of diagnostic evaluation strategies.
  • Evaluation of therapeutic amniocentesis for pregnancy prolongation.

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Main Results:

  • Polyhydramnios presents with diverse etiologies.
  • High rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality are linked to polyhydramnios.
  • Maternal complications are also frequently observed.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of polyhydramnios hinges on accurate diagnosis.
  • Therapeutic amniocentesis offers a strategy to extend gestation for fetal maturation, potentially mitigating risks.