Intrauterine Hematoma in the First Trimester and Pregnancy Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies evaluating the relationship between intrauterine hematoma in the first trimester and prenatal complications are conflicting.

Objectives

To evaluate whether intrauterine hematoma identified in the first trimester in women with singleton pregnancies is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes.

Search strategy

A comprehensive literature search of three databases (Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science) was performed up to September 2021.

Selection criteria

Cohort and case-control studies that have evaluated the relationship between intrauterine hematoma identified before 14 gestational weeks and the risk of prenatal complications, in women with a singleton pregnancy.

Data collection and analysis

Two members of our team independently assesse

SUBMITTER: Qin ZJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9247277 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature