Article: Vasa Previa: The Effect of Prenatal Diagnosis on Outcomes.

Vasa Previa: The Effect of Prenatal Diagnosis on Outcomes

Abstract & Commentary

Synopsis: Good outcomes with vasa previa depend primarily on prenatal diagnosis and cesarean delivery at 35 weeks of gestation or earlier should rupture of membranes, labor, or significant bleeding occur.

Source: Oyelese Y, et al. Obstet Gynecol. 2004;103: 937-942.

Oyelese and colleagues recently collected data to assess the clinical effect of diagnosing vasa previa prior to delivery. Their findings, though not surprising, were dramatic.

The group went to a repository of vasa previa information, the Vasa Previa Foundation, and to 6 large centers in ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!