Severe Oligohydramnios with Good Fetal Outcome

Authors

  • Dr. Sampada

  • Dr. Tushar Palve

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Abstract

Amniotic fluid provides a protected milieu for the growing fetus , cushioning the fetus against mechanical and biological injury, supplying nutrients and facilitating growth and movement. Oligohydramnios is defined as a single pocket measuring 2 cm in both vertical and horizontal planes or AFI less than 5 cm. Incidence of oligohydramnios varies between 0.5 to gt; 5 %. Causes of oligohydramnios: #x2022; Maternal #x2013; postdated pregnancy, PPROM, hypertension, autoimmune disorders and maternal medications like prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors. #x2022; Fetal- IUGR, fetal anomalies particularly of renal tract. Most commonly associated include bilateral renal agenesis, multicystic dysplastic kidneys, bladder outlet obstruction and infantile polycystic kidney disease. #x2022; Other factors noted to affect are maternal hydration and fetal presentation. #x2022; As per some reports Change of Breech to cephalic presentation has shown increase in AFI.

How to Cite

Dr. Sampada, & Dr. Tushar Palve. (2019). Severe Oligohydramnios with Good Fetal Outcome. Global Journal of Medical Research, 19(E3), 7–8. Retrieved from https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/1817

Severe Oligohydramnios with Good Fetal Outcome

Published

2019-05-15