Thrombophilia and fetal growth restriction
LLH Peeters - European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and …, 2001 - Elsevier
Since the early nineties evidence is accumulating, indicating that thrombophilia has a
negative impact on pregnancy [1, 2]. Women with a thrombophilic disorder experience more
often spontaneous abortion or vascular complications such as fetal growth restriction
(IUGR), placental abruption, pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia [3, 10].
Also the incidence of intra-uterine fetal death has been reported increased, presumably in
conjunction with acute events such as placental infarction or thrombosis. Conversely, a …
negative impact on pregnancy [1, 2]. Women with a thrombophilic disorder experience more
often spontaneous abortion or vascular complications such as fetal growth restriction
(IUGR), placental abruption, pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia [3, 10].
Also the incidence of intra-uterine fetal death has been reported increased, presumably in
conjunction with acute events such as placental infarction or thrombosis. Conversely, a …
