Finding Out Cause of the Maternal Death Following Vaginal Delivery- A Case of Complete Placenta Previa: An Autopsy Report

Authors

  • Mohammad A. Khan
  • Sangeeta Kumari
  • Manisha Verma
  • Mousami Singh
  • Anoop K. Verma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i2.19185

Keywords:

Placenta previa, Delivery, Vaginal bleeding, Pregnancy

Abstract

Placenta previa occur when the placenta is situated completely or its part into the lower uterine segment. Placenta
previa can give rise to bleeding either during pregnancy, during labour or following delivery. Transvaginal
sonography is most accurate method to diagnose placenta previa. Due to the fact that since one part of the placenta
is partially detached, while the other part of placenta has grown into the uterus, postpartum haemorrhage with
lethal outcome may occur, unless the mother is hospitalized. Such complications can be prevented by legal
abortions. Placenta previa prevents a safe vaginal delivery and requires the delivery of the neonate to be via
caesarean delivery

Author Biographies

  • Mohammad A. Khan

    Assistant professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Hind Institute of
    Medical Sciences, Barabanki

  • Sangeeta Kumari

    Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow

  • Manisha Verma

    Senior Resident, Department of Periodontology, F.O.D.S, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow

  • Mousami Singh

    Additional Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, King George’s Medical
    University, Lucknow

  • Anoop K. Verma

    Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, King George’s Medical
    University, Lucknow

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Published

2023-04-05

How to Cite

Finding Out Cause of the Maternal Death Following Vaginal Delivery- A Case of Complete Placenta Previa: An Autopsy Report. (2023). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 17(2), 100-103. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i2.19185