Question
All of the following are included in the expectant management of the condition shown in the picture below, except ?
A. Cervical Encirclage.
B. Anti-D administration.
C. Corticosteroids.
D. Blood transfusion.
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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The condition shown in the picture above represents placenta praevia.
The cervical encirclage operation given among the options, is mostly effective for cervical incompetence which usually occurs around 14 weeks of pregnancy.
It has no proven significant role in the treatment of placenta previa which occurs after the 28th week of pregnancy.
While the other three options are included in the treatment of placenta previa.
