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. 2015 Nov;213(5):615-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.08.031. Epub 2015 Aug 18.

#37: Diagnosis and management of vasa previa

Society of Maternal-Fetal (SMFM) Publications Committee; Rachel G Sinkey  1 , Anthony O Odibo  1 , Jodi S Dashe  1
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#37: Diagnosis and management of vasa previa

Society of Maternal-Fetal (SMFM) Publications Committee et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Nov.

Abstract

Vasa previa occurs when fetal blood vessels that are unprotected by the umbilical cord or placenta run through the amniotic membranes and traverse the cervix. If membranes rupture, these vessels may rupture, with resultant fetal hemorrhage, exsanguination, or even death. Prenatal diagnosis of vasa previa by ultrasound scans is approximately 98%. Approximately 28% of prenatally diagnosed cases result in emergent preterm delivery. Management of prenatally diagnosed vasa previa includes antenatal corticosteroids between 28-32 weeks of gestation, considerations for preterm hospitalization at 30-34 weeks of gestation, and scheduled delivery at 34-37 weeks of gestation.

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  • Diagnosis and management of vasa previa.
    Catanzarite V, Oyelese Y. Catanzarite V, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Jun;214(6):764. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.02.012. Epub 2016 Feb 11. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016. PMID: 26875943 No abstract available.
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    Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Publications Committee. Electronic address: pubs@smfm.org. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Publications Committee. Electronic address: pubs@smfm.org. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Jun;214(6):765. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.02.013. Epub 2016 Feb 12. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016. PMID: 26875951 No abstract available.