A systematic approach to stillbirth examinationin a tertiary hospital
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v52i1.481
- Author:
Arby Jane R. Igualada
1
;
Efren J. Domingo
2
;
Jose Maria C. Avila
3
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
3. Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Fetal death in utero;
Stillbirth evaluation
- MeSH:
Placenta
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2018;52(1):81-88
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:Stillbirth has a complex pathophysiology, hence the difficulty in arriving at a specific cause.
Objectives:The study aimed to identify the probable causes of stillbirth in a tertiary hospital based on gross examination of the placenta and the fetus, as well as, to identify the demographic profile of the stillbirths.
- Full text:Acta 2.pdf
