Clinical Trial: Uterine Artery Ligation to Decrease Blood Loss With Central Placenta Previa

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Uterine Artery Ligation to Minimize Blood Loss in Patients With Central Placenta Previa

Brief Summary: This trial will address the effect of uterine artery ligation during Cesarean section in cases with placenta previa to decrease blood loss.

Detailed Summary: This Study will address the effect of uterine artery ligation prior to fetal delivery during Cesarean section in cases with central placenta previa to guard against postpartum hemorrhage and to minimize blood loss.
Sponsor: Minia Maternity University Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Changes in hemoglobin level [ Time Frame: hemoglobin level will be done baseline and will be repeated 24 hours after delivery ]

Changes in hemoglobin level before and after CS will reflect the amount of blood loss during operation


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Degree of uterine contractility. [ Time Frame: During CS and within 3 hours after CS ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Minia Maternity University Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: November 18, 2013
Date Started: November 2013
Date Completion:
Last Updated: March 14, 2016
Last Verified: March 2016