ADVANCES AND CHALLENGES IN PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS OF VASA PREVIA: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594602426069

• Palavras-chave: prenatal diagnosis; maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality.

• Keywords: prenatal diagnosis; maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality.

• Abstract:

  Goal: Critically evaluate risk factors and advances in prenatal diagnosis of vasa previa based on recent studies. Methodology: A bibliographic review was carried out in the PubMed database, using terms such as "vasa previa", "diagnosis" and "ultrasound detection". From this process, 1 were selected two articles for in-depth analysis. Results: The review identified a strong correlation between the presence of specific risk factors during pregnancy and the incidence of vasa previa. Studies indicate that early diagnosis through prenatal consultations can significantly reduce maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality rates. Careful monitoring throughout pregnancy, especially in the last trimester, is essential due to the possibility of spontaneous regression of the condition. Final considerations: Early diagnosis of vasa previa at prenatal visits is crucial for maternal and neonatal survival. Careful screening, using targeted screening and imaging, is necessary to ensure adequate detection and correct interpretation of results, emphasizing the importance of rigorous clinical practices in monitoring high-risk pregnancies.