The Effect of Maternal Lower Limb Compression on Amniotic Fluid Index, Uteroplacental Perfusion, and Fetal Blood Flow in Isolated Oligohydramnios.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of pneumatic compression of the maternal lower extremities in increasing the amniotic fluid index (AFI) in pregnancies complicated by isolated oligohydramnios.

Methods

Women with isolated oligohydramnios (AFI <5 cm) at 32-41 weeks of pregnancy were connected to a sequential compression device for 60 min. Prior and after the application, AFI and the pulsatility index (PI) of a number of arteries were measured.

Results

The median (interquartile range) maternal age of the 21 women included was 29 years (26.50-32.00), the median parity was 1 (1-2), and the median gestational age at intervention was 37.60 weeks (37.00-39.40). The median AFI increased after the application from 4.00 (3.62-4.50) to 6.08 cm (4.

SUBMITTER: Sgayer I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10836746 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature