SYMPTOM POLYHYDRAMNIOS - ANALYSIS OF 56 C ASES

56 cases of polyhydramnios, which were diagnosed sonographically over a period of three years, were analysed retrospectively in this study. In 9334 births, the prevalence of this symptom was 0.6%. Malformations were the most common cause (26.7%) of polyhydramnios (p <0.001). In c omparison to our normal patient group gestational diabetes, twin pregn ancies with elevated amniotic fluid of one twin, virus infections, fet al chromosome abnormalities were diagnosed at a significantly higher r ate (p <0.001). The perinatal mortality rate (28.5%) in comparison to our normal collective (1.6%) was also significantly higher. Because of the high mortality, polyhydramnios must be assessed precisely and tre ated if possible. Fetal karyotyping should be routinely performed in t he second trimester.