Clinical relevance of sonographically estimated amniotic fluid volume: polyhydramnios

Polyhydramnios is an excessive amount of amniotic fluid within the amniotic cavity. The etiology of polyhydramnios may be idiopathic, the consequence of fetal structural anomalies, or the consequence of various fetal and maternal conditions. The clinical importance of polyhydramnios is found in its...

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Published in:Journal of ultrasound in medicine 2013-05, Vol.32 (5), p.851-863
Main Authors: Sandlin, Adam T, Chauhan, Suneet P, Magann, Everett F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Amniotic Fluid - diagnostic imaging
Female
Humans
Image Enhancement - methods
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted - methods
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods
Polyhydramnios - diagnostic imaging
Pregnancy
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
Ultrasonography, Prenatal - methods
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Summary:Polyhydramnios is an excessive amount of amniotic fluid within the amniotic cavity. The etiology of polyhydramnios may be idiopathic, the consequence of fetal structural anomalies, or the consequence of various fetal and maternal conditions. The clinical importance of polyhydramnios is found in its association with adverse pregnancy outcomes and the risk of perinatal mortality. The antenatal management of polyhydramnios can be challenging as there are no formalized guidelines on the topic. The purpose of this review is to provide a literature-based overview on the subject of polyhydramnios in singleton pregnancies, demonstrate its clinical implications, and describe a practical approach to its management.
ISSN:0278-4297
1550-9613
DOI:10.7863/jum.2013.32.5.851