Okafor II

Dr, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Parklane, Enugu and Part-time Consultant to Semino Hospital and Maternity, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, Enugu,Enugu State, Nigeria

Publications

• Case Report   
  Cesarean Delivery for a Life‑threatening Preterm Placental Abruption
  Author(s): Okafor II* and Ugwu EO
  
  Placental abruption is one of the major lifeâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?threatening obstetric conditions. The fetomaternal outcome of a severe placental abruption depends largely on prompt maternal resuscitation and delivery. A case of severe preterm placental abruption with intrauterine fetal death. Following a failed induction of labor with a deteriorating maternal condition despite resuscitation, emergency cesarean delivery was offered with good maternal outcome. Cesarean delivery could avert further disease progression and possible maternal death in cases of severe preterm placental abruption where vaginal delivery is not imminent. However, further studies are necessary before this could be recommended for routine clinical practice... Read More»