The prevalence of sonographically thick placenta and its effect on the fetal and maternal outcome

Abstract

Background:The placenta is responsible for the nutritive, respiratory and excretory functions of the fetus. It is often overlooked in the routine evaluation of the normal gestation, receiving attention only when an abnormality is detected. Aim of the work: To determine the prevalence of sonographically thick placenta and the relation of thick placenta to fetal & maternal outcome. Patients and methods: prospective study included 25 pregnant women with thick placenta, attending to El-Hussein Obstetric outpatient clinics, as group A. 25 pregnant women with normal placental thickness were included as group B. US examination was recorded at 2nd and 3rd trimesters. After delivery, the placenta was weighted in grams.

Correlation of Placental Morphology and Umblical Doppler Flow Velocimetry with Fetal Outcome

“…Eltagy et al [7] decided predominance of sonographically thick placenta, connection of thick placenta to fetal and maternal intricacies during pregnancy and the result of these pregnancies. They presumed that expanded placental thickness isn't analytic of a particular issue however may add to the administration of an embryo in danger.…”

Diagnostic Accuracy Of Placental Thickness Measured By Ultrasonography In The Detection Of Intrauterine Growth Restricted (IUGR) Babies Keeping Actual Birth Weight As Gold Standard

“…The study enforced that fetal growth restriction is preceded by reduced placental growth. (29) . They suggested that placental thickness can serve as a measure for determining LBW infants (14,29) .…”

“…(29) . They suggested that placental thickness can serve as a measure for determining LBW infants (14,29) . In the present study, the diagnostic accuracy of placental thickness was measured by ultrasonography in detecting IUGR babies keeping actual birth weight as the gold standard.…”