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[The polyhydramnios symptom: analysis of 56 cases]
Analysis of 56 CASES: 56 cases of polyhydramnios, which were diagnosed sonographically over a period of three years, were analysed retrospectively in this study. In 9334 births, the prevalence of this symptom was 0.6%. Malformations were the most common cause (26.7%) of polyhydramnios (p < 0.001). In comparison to our normal patient group gestational diabetes, twin pregnancies with elevated amniotic fluid of one twin, virus infections, fetal chromosome abnormalities were diagnosed at a significantly higher rate (p < 0.001). The perinatal mortality rate (28.5%) in comparison to our normal collective (1.6%) was also significantly higher. Because of the high mortality, polyhydramnios must be assessed precisely and treated if possible. Fetal karyotyping should be routinely performed in the second trimester.
Analysis of 56 CASES: 56 cases of polyhydramnios, which were diagnosed sonographically over a period of three years, were analysed retrospectively in this study. In 9334 births, the prevalence of this symptom was 0.6%. Malformations were the most common cause (26.7%) of polyhydramnios (p < 0.001). In comparison to our normal patient group gestational diabetes, twin pregnancies with elevated amniotic fluid of one twin, virus infections, fetal chromosome abnormalities were diagnosed at a significantly higher rate (p < 0.001). The perinatal mortality rate (28.5%) in comparison to our normal collective (1.6%) was also significantly higher. Because of the high mortality, polyhydramnios must be assessed precisely and treated if possible. Fetal karyotyping should be routinely performed in the second trimester.