In vitro fertilization represents a risk factor for vasa praevia.
Vasa praevia is a rare but very dangerous obstetrical condition. The purpose of our article is to evaluate data available in literature that indicate in vitro fertilization as a risk factor for vasa praevia. PubMed Library and Cochrane Database were searched using the keywords vasa praevia, in vitro fertilization, velamentous cord insertion, placenta praevia. The conditions related to in vitro fertilization that increase the risk of vasa praevia formation were identified and discussed. Also, the diagnosis and management options were reviewed. In vitro fertilization represents a risk factor for vasa praevia and all such pregnancies should be screened by transvaginal ultrasound for vasa praevia.
Department of Anatomy and Embryology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; adelina.jianu@gmail.com.
LaurenŢiu Cornel
LC
Pirtea
Dorin
D
Grigoraş
Ioan
I
Sas
Adrian Cosmin
AC
Ilie
Loredana Gabriela
LG
Stana
Andrei Gheorghe Marius
AG
Motoc
Adelina Maria
AM
Jianu
Octavian
O
Mazilu
D004958:Estradiol / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010920:Placenta / Q000002:abnormalities; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D055949:Vasa Previa / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D004958:Estradiol