Oligohydramnios, a problem of contemporary Obstetrics

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oligohydramnios, clinical diagnosis, complications

Abstract

Introduction: oligohydramnios is a perinatal risk situation and a worldwide health problem that poses a great challenge to obstetricians. Its incidence ranges from 0,5 – 8,0 % of all pregnancies. It is associated with high perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Objective: to assess oligohydramnios as a complex clinical situation that is difficult to treat.
Methods: a narrative bibliographic review was carried out that included various texts, articles, printed and digital materials related to ectopic pregnancy. The databases and directories Scielo, Lilacs, Latindex, Medline and Scopus were consulted, through the keywords in Spanish and bollean operators to expand the results: “oligohydramnios”. 22 original and review articles were selected, in the national and international context, published between 2000 and 2025.
Conclusions: the diversity of possible causes and the severe complications that derive from this clinical situation have led to consider it as a health problem. Perinatal outcomes as a function of oligohydramnios depend primarily on the underlying cause, the gestational age at onset and the number of amniotic fluid index.

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Author Biographies

Isdeky Milián Espinosa, Mariana Grajales Provincial University Gynecological and Obstetric Hospital, Santa Clara, Villa Clara

Master in Public Health, Second Degree Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Assistant Professor

Carlos Moya Toneut, Provincial General University Hospital "Martyrs of April 9," Sagua la Grande, Villa Clara.

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Master's Degree in Comprehensive Women's Care, Second Degree Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Full Professor, Assistant Researcher

Adrián Padrón Cruz, Provincial General University Hospital "Martyrs of April 9," Sagua la Grande, Villa Clara.

First Degree Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Instructor Professor

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2025-07-15

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Milián Espinosa I, Moya Toneut C, Padrón Cruz A. Oligohydramnios, a problem of contemporary Obstetrics. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2025 Jul. 15 [cited 2025 Jul. 16];19(1). Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/2245

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Vol. 19 (2025): PUBLICACIÓN CONTINUA

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