Frequency of low lying placenta (Placenta Previa) in previous two cesarean sections.

Authors

  • Maria Aslam HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Irum Sohail KRL Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Hasina Sadiq KRL Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2022.29.07.6623

Keywords:

Cesarean Section, Frequency, Low Lying Placenta

Abstract

Objectives: To determine frequency of low lying placenta (placenta previa) in previous two cesarean sections. Study Design: Descriptive, Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KRL Hospital, Islamabad. Period: October 2020 to February 2021. Material & Methods: Total 157 pregnant population of gestational age >28wks with history of two cesarean sections of age group 18 to 40 years had been selected. Results: The general public of patients 56.05% had been among 18 to 30 years of age, mean gestational age located in the study was 31.50weeks. The frequency of low lying placenta (placenta previa) in the previous two cesarean sections is pretty excessive 38 (24.20%) patients. Conclusion: Frequency of low lying placenta (placenta previa) in previous cesarean sections is quite high.

Author Biographies

Maria Aslam, HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan.

MBBS, FCPS (Gynae & Obs), Senior Registrar, 

Irum Sohail, KRL Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.

MBBS, MCPS, FCPS (Gynae & Obs), Professor Gynae & Obs, 

Hasina Sadiq, KRL Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.

MBBS, FCPS (Gynae & Obs), Medical Officer Gynae & Obs, 

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Published

2022-06-30