In vitro fertilization represents a risk factor for vasa praevia.

Vasa Praevia: a descriptive review of existing literature and the evolving role of ultrasound in prenatal screening

Introduction: Literature addressing the feasibility of prenatal detection of vasa praevia during the mid-trimester morphology ultrasound scan is scarce, as is a lack of consensus about the appropriate management of pregnancies once it is detected. Method: The following descriptive review will provide historical context about the clinical significance, epidemiology, diagnosis and outcomes of pre...

Vasa praevia: ultrasound diagnosis at the mid‐trimester scan

Background: Vasa praevia is a condition in which fetal vessels, unsupported by the umbilical cord or placenta, run on the fetal membranes in the lower uterine segment near the cervix. Rupture of these vessels prior to or at the time of delivery is associated with a very high perinatal mortality rate. Antenatal diagnosis of this condition with ultrasound is readily available, alters management a...

Placenta Praevia, Placenta Praevia Accreta and Vasa Praevia: Diagnosis and Management

Traumatic aortic incompetence following road traffic accident.

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Presentation Outlines: ASUM Annual Scientific Congress 2011

Assoc Prof Robert Cincotta Cincotta RB, Ashton LJ, Marr SM, Stemm AY Antenatal detection of vasa praevia: we can make a difference Vasa praevia is a condition in which fetal vessels, unsupported by the umbilical cord or placenta, run on the fetal membranes in the lower uterine segment near the cervix. Rupture of these vessels prior to or at the time of delivery can be associated with a very hig...