Stillbirth: Evaluation and Follow-up.
Cause of death
Evaluation
Postpartum
Stillbirth
Journal
Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
ISSN: 1558-0474
Titre abrégé: Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8709551
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Sep 2020
Sep 2020
Historique:
entrez:
9
8
2020
pubmed:
9
8
2020
medline:
15
1
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
A systematic, effective stillbirth evaluation is important for identification of potential causes of fetal death. Knowledge of potential causes of fetal death facilitates emotional closure for patients and informs recurrence risk as well as future pregnancy management. The highest-yield components of a stillbirth evaluation for finding a cause of fetal death are fetal autopsy, placental pathology, and genetic testing. All patients should be offered these tests following a stillbirth. A clear plan for postpartum follow-up should be made with the patient in order to ensure ongoing support through the grief and recovery process.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32762929
pii: S0889-8545(20)30035-8
doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2020.04.008
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
439-451Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.