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Vasa Praevia

Diagnosis and management of obstetric emergency.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
ObstetricsWomen's Health

Clinical Guidelines

Vasa Praevia: Diagnosis and Management (Green-top Guideline No. 27b)
National
C-Obs 47 Vasa Praevia Clinical Guideline
Local
Guideline No. 439: Diagnosis and Management of Vasa Previa
Local
ISUOG Practice Guidelines: performance of third‐trimester obstetric ultrasound scan
Local
Placenta Praevia, Placenta Praevia Accreta and Vasa Praevia: Diagnosis and Management (Green-top Guideline No. 27a)
Local
Vasa Praevia: Diagnosis and Management (Green-top Guideline No. 27b)
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

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