Ultrasound Diagnosis of Placenta Previa and its Associated Risk Factors with Parity and Previous Cesarean Section: Placenta Previa and its Associated Risk Factors with Parity

Arshia  Amir; Akash  John; Abid  Ali; Nayab  Fatima; Khadija  Bakhtawar

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v3i01.41

Authors

Arshia Amir University Institute of Radiological and Medical Imaging Sciences, University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus
Akash John University Institute of Radiological and Medical Imaging Sciences, University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus
Abid Ali Department of Allied Health Sciences, University Institute of Radiological and Medical Imaging Sciences, University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus
Nayab Fatima University Institute of Radiological and Medical Imaging Sciences, University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus
Khadija Bakhtawar University Institute of Radiological and Medical Imaging Sciences, University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v3i01.41

Keywords:

Postpartum hemorrhage, Antepartum hemorrhage, Placenta accreta, Thrombophlebitis

Abstract

Placenta previa is a pregnancy condition in which the placenta is positioned abnormally either partially or completely covering the cervix. Females with prior cesarean section are at increased risk of developing placenta previa. Objective: To evaluate Placenta Previa and its Associated Risk Factors with Parity and Previous Cesarean Section using ultrasound. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study carried out at the private sector hospital of Gujranwala over 4 months period from December 2021 to March 2022. A total of 42 patients were selected using a convenient sampling approach. Patients identified with placenta previa following ultrasound examination were included after receiving informed consent. The patient’s demographic statistics were collected on a specially designed data collecting sheet. The data were analyzed using the SSPS V20.0. Results: The result of this study revealed that women in their 20-30 years are most affected. Most of the women 27(64.3%) with placenta previa present asymptomatic. Risk increases with an increased number of parity and prior cesarean section. Anterior location is the most prevalent location for placenta previa 20(47.6%). Conclusion: The ultrasound is fully capable of detecting placenta previa, its type, and location. There is a direct relationship between previous cesarean section and multiparity with the risk of developing placenta previa.

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