Prevalence of placenta previa among deliveries in Mainland China: A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Placenta previa is characterized by the abnormal placenta overlying the endocervical os, and it is known as one of the most feared adverse maternal and fetal-neonatal complications in obstetrics.

Objectives

We aimed to obtain overall and regional estimates of placenta previa prevalence among deliveries in Mainland China.

Methods

The research was performed a systematic review, following the Meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology (MOOSE) guidelines for systematic reviews of observational studies, and the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Electronic databases were searched and included hospital-based studies that reported placenta previa prev

SUBMITTER: Fan D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5059095 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature