Abstract
Polyhydramnios traditionally defined as an amniotic fluid volume of more than 2000 ml, is confirmed ultrasonographically by single vertical pocket more than 8cm or amniotic fluid index more than 25cm. Polyhydramnios complicates 0.4-1.2% of all pregnancies and is associated with maternal and fetal complications.
Aims: To study the clinical profile and maternal outcome in pregnancies with hydramnios.
Methodology: this was a prospective descriptive study conducted in JIPMER over a2year period. 100 cases of polyhydramnios cases confirmed with an ultrasonographic finding of single vertical pocket more than 8cm or amniotic fluid index more than 25 were included in the study.
Results: majority of the patients (71%) belonged to the 21-30 year age group and 63% were multigravidas. Majority (82%) were asymptomatic and required no definitive treatment. No definite aetiology was found in40% patients, 40% were associated with fetal congenital anomalies, 8% had diabetes mellitus, 6% each had multiple pregnancy and Rh negative pregnancy.%
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Dr Manjula M
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i7.221
