Uterine Artery Ligation to Decrease Blood Loss With Central Placenta Previa

N/ACompletedNCT02002026

Minia Maternity University Hospital52 enrolled

Overview

This trial will address the effect of uterine artery ligation during Cesarean section in cases with placenta previa to decrease blood loss.

This Study will address the effect of uterine artery ligation prior to fetal delivery during Cesarean section in cases with central placenta previa to guard against postpartum hemorrhage and to minimize blood loss.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Placenta Previa Without Hemorrhage

Interventions

Uterine artery ligationPROCEDURE

Uterine artery ligation during cesarean section before delivery of the baby

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 49 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Placenta previa is diagnosed when the lowest placental edge is located within 5 cm of the internal os at ultrasound * Symptomatic Placenta previa with at least one episode of bleeding * Estimated gestational age within 28 to 40 weeks * Maternal age \> 18 years * Informed consent * Social affiliation Exclusion Criteria: * Premature rupture of membranes * Severe bleeding. * Abnormal fetal heart rates. * Pre-eclampsia, chorioamnionitis, severe chronic renal disease.

Locations (1)

Minia Maternity University Hospital

Minya, Minya Governorate, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Changes in hemoglobin level

Changes in hemoglobin level before and after CS will reflect the amount of blood loss during operation

Time frame: hemoglobin level will be done baseline and will be repeated 24 hours after delivery

Secondary Outcomes

Degree of uterine contractility.

Time frame: During CS and within 3 hours after CS

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