The association between of placenta previa and congenital abnormalities: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital abnormalities, as one of the fetal complications of placenta previa, may cause health problems or disability of the child throughout life. This study aimed to determine the relationship between placenta previa and congenital abnormalities.

Methods

Potential articles were retrieved from three electronic databases (PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Web of Sciences) up to 21 May 2023 without limit of time and language. A random effect model was applied for meta-analysis. The heterogeneity was calculated based on I² statistic and Cochrane Q-test. All analyses were conducted at the significance level of 0.05 using STATA software, version 14. The quality assessment of the included studies was performed using the improved Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

Result

SUBMITTER: Jenabi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10687781 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature