Early midtrimester oligohydramnios: a sign of poor fetal prognosis

Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 1987 May;27(2):90-1. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1987.tb00951.x.

Abstract

The outcome of 6 pregnant women with second trimester oligohydramnios in the absence of ruptured membranes before 20 weeks' gestation is reported. The overall prognosis of these pregnancies was poor with only 2 survivors. Review of the literature confirms the poor outcome of such pregnancies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Amniotic Fluid / analysis*
  • Female
  • Fetal Death / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second
  • Prognosis
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Ultrasonography