Vasa previa is characterized by the presentation of blood vessels umbilical cord, which pass through amniotic sac over inner eye cervix or in its immediate vicinity (up to 5 cm) and are associated with cord flow front anterior part fetus.Risk factors for Previa placental pathology, particular placenta low location; membranous attachment IVF, presence an additional share dichotomous placenta, as...

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BACKGROUND Vasa praevia (VP) is an obstetric condition that is associated with significant perinatal mortality and morbidity. Although the incidence of VP is low, it is one of the few causes of perinatal death that can be potentially prevented through detection and appropriate care. The experience of women diagnosed with or suspected to have VP is largely unknown. The aim of this study was to e...

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...