Maternal Serum Alpha-fetoprotein Level May Predict the Presence of Morbid Adherent Placenta
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to compare between alpha-fetoproteine as a biological marker and between ultrasound and Doppler in prediction of morbid adherent placenta.
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Detailed Description
in pregnant women withe previous cesarean section, placenta previa and ultrasonographic finding of an abnormally adherent placenta dose maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein predict prenataly the presence of morbid adherent placenta accurately?
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Non_adherent plcenta placenta separated within 15 minutes after delivery of fetus |
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Adherent placenta placenta dosenot separated within 15 minutes after delivery of fetus |
Diagnostic Test: Serum alpha-fetoproteine
Midtrimesteric serum alpha-fetoprotein mesurment with 2D US and 3D power Doppler with MS US scan .
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein [From 28weeks to 37 weeks]
ng/ml or MOM(Multiple of the median)
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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pregnant women with history of scarred uterus
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plcenta previa covering the scar of previous caesarean section as diagnosed by 2DU/S
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Gestational age from 28wks to full term
Exclusion Criteria:
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pregnant women with fetus with congenital anomalies
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pregnant women with ovarian swelling
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pregnant women with medical disease
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Ain shams university maternity hospital | Cairo | Egypt |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- rasha medhat abdul-hady
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- AFP_AP