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Case Studies | Obstetrics and Gynecology | India | Volume 11 Issue 12, December 2022
Maternal and Foetal Outcomes in Early Onset Preeclampsia - A Single Institution Retrospective Study
Syed Jigni | Ramadevi [8] | H. S. Hajira [2]
Abstract: Background: Preeclampsia is a common condition that affects both maternal and foetal outcomes alike. Especially in developing countries, several lives are lost due to this condition. Early onset preeclampsia is seen prior to 34 weeks of gestation, where there is a careful balance between foetal lung maturation and maternal complications. Hence, this study aimed at studying the maternal and foetal outcomes in early onset preeclampsia. Methods: 100 patients who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study (ages 18-35, with new onset of preeclampsia between 20-34 weeks of pregnancy). Detailed history, examination and investigations were done. Details regarding the treatment and the mode of termination are noted. Results: in 100 patients, 72% were primigravida. The most common age group was 21-30 years, with 45% belonging to this group. In 86.2%, maternal causes were the most common indication for the termination of pregnancy. Of these, 68.4% had ceasarian section, while the remaining underwent vaginal delivery. Out of 98 babies 60 (60%) had complications. There were 16 neonatal deaths and 4 still birth with perinatal mortality rate of 20%. 38 (38%) women of the total study group complication. There were 6 (6%) maternal death. Conclusion: EOPE is associated with significant maternal and fetal complications Decision regarding termination of pregnancy has to be taken based on both maternal and fetal factors.
Keywords: Early onset preeclampsia, Imminent Eclampsia, Expectant management, maternal outcome, fetal outcome, Perinatal mortality
Edition: Volume 11 Issue 12, December 2022,
Pages: 820 - 821