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Isolated Oligohydramnios Is Not An Indicator For Adverse Perinatal Outcome, Hina Ahmad, Shama Munim
Isolated Oligohydramnios Is Not An Indicator For Adverse Perinatal Outcome, Hina Ahmad, Shama Munim
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Objectives: To assess the impact of isolated oligohydramnios on Perinatal outcomes.
Methods: A prospective Cohort Study was conducted at the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. Pregnant women with isolated oligohydramnios were recruited for the study after obtaining informed consent. The mode of delivery and perinatal outcome were compared with women having normal amniotic fluid.
Results: Between 1st May 2005 and 30th December 2005 a total of 421 women were included in this study. Of these 421 women, 71 were exposed and 350 were unexposed. When compared to the unexposed group women with oligohydramnios …