ΠΜΣ Παθολογία της Κύησης
Library of the School of Health Sciences

2018-07-04

2018

Balaouras Dimitrios

Παπαντωνίου Νικόλαος, Καθηγητής, Ιατρική, ΕΚΠΑ
Κασσάνος Δημήτριος, Ομότιμος Καθηγητής, Ιατρική, ΕΚΠΑ
Συριστατίδης Χαράλαμπος, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής, Ιατρική, ΕΚΠΑ

Ενδομήτριοι και περιγεννητικοί θάνατοι

Greek

Intrauterine and perinatal fetal deaths

Stillbirth and perinatal mortality are unpleasant outcomes of pregnancy, which affects several women worldwide. Mortality is associated with specific risk factors and some clarified causes, but a big number of deaths remain unexplained. Placental deficiency, fetal growth restriction, advanced maternal age and low gestational age seems to be the most important causes. Other factors associated with stillbirth are infections, some obstetric complications and some maternal illnesses, like gestational diabetes. Simple daily practices, such as improved hygiene and turning towards a healthier lifestyle, clearly help and reduce the mortality rate. The value of prenatal tests is associated with a reduced risk of mortality. Understanding the chain of events involved at perinatal death can help to organize preventive and therapeutic measures the best way. The decision to cause preterm delivery, in order to improve the viability of the fetus, must be balanced by recognizing the need to minimize the damages resulting from premature labor. Taking this decision will remain a challenge for obstetricians and gynecologists.

Health Sciences

Pregnancy, Delivery, Fetus, Neonate, Death

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