Fetal cardiovascular physiology and therapy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphangiomas are commonly diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound. These anomalies are most often cervical, but occasionally present in the axilla, thorax and abdomen. We present a case in which intrauterine drainage was followed by an uneventful vaginal delivery. CASE:A 30-year-old G4P3 female was referred to ou...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Kaufman GE,D'Alton ME,Crombleholme TM

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficiency of percutaneous intratumor laser ablation for fetal solid sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT). SUBJECTS AND METHODS:We carried out percutaneous ultrasound-guided intratumor laser ablation through a 17-gauge needle using an output of 40 W in 7 fetuses with large solid SCT and reviewed the...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Litwińska M,Litwińska E,Janiak K,Piaseczna-Piotrowska A,Szaflik K

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim was to study the predictive value and feasibility of fetal scalp lactate microsampling in the management of non-reassuring fetal status during labor. METHODS:A prospective observational study was conducted on cord blood gas samplings from 7,617 singleton and cephalic deliveries at > or =37 weeks of g...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Ramanah R,Martin A,Clement MC,Maillet R,Riethmuller D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe perinatal outcomes achieved with cord occlusion (CO) in monochorionic twins with severe selective intrauterine growth restriction (sIUGR) and abnormal umbilical artery Doppler in the IUGR twin (types II and III). METHODS:We studied a consecutive series of 90 cases of sIUGR with abnormal Doppler t...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Parra-Cordero M,Bennasar M,Martínez JM,Eixarch E,Torres X,Gratacós E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the performance of maternal risk factors (BMI and mean arterial pressure [MAP]) and first-trimester maternal serum markers in the early prediction of preeclampsia (PE) in nulliparous women. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This was a case-cohort study based on a cohort of 14,207 nulliparous women. A total of...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Pihl K,Sørensen S,Stener Jørgensen F

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present an ethically justified decision-making pathway to use in the evaluation and treatment of pregnant women whose fetuses have twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). METHODS:The ethical principles of beneficence, autonomy and professional integrity were applied to the diagnostic and treatment optio...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Skupski D,Chervenak FA,McCullough L

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate lower extremity neuromotor function (LENF) and short-term ambulatory potential following fetal myelomeningocele (fMMC) closure. METHODS:Retrospective chart review of 54 children that underwent fMMC closure at our institution prior to the NIHCD-MOMS trial. Neonatal LENF was compared to predicted f...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Danzer E,Gerdes M,Bebbington MW,Sutton LN,Melchionni J,Adzick NS,Wilson RD,Johnson MP

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The factors controlling the recruitment of inflammatory cells and the activation of the cytokine cascade in low-birth-weight premature infants have been implicated in the sequence of multiorgan inflammatory diseases, including the chronic lung disease of prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia. This article describes ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Zanardo V,Magarotto M,Rosolen A

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of sirenomelia in a 27-year-old woman detected at 11 weeks 5 days of gestation is presented. It was suspected by two-dimensional sonography and color Doppler imaging. Three-dimensional ultrasound confirmed the final diagnosis. With detailed evaluation of the acquired volumes, valuable information was obtained a...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Contu R,Zoppi MA,Axiana C,Ibba RM,Monni G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twin anemia-polycythemia sequence (TAPS) is a rare condition which may occur either spontaneously in uncomplicated monochorionic twin pregnancies or may develop after laser treatment in twin-twin transfusion syndrome. TAPS is characterized by a large intertwin discordance in hemoglobin levels without discordance in am...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Genova L,Slaghekke F,Klumper FJ,Middeldorp JM,Steggerda SJ,Oepkes D,Lopriore E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a technique for the visualization and measurement of cerebral aqueduct diameter through a 2D sagittal median plane, and to report its aspect and measurement in fetuses with aqueductal stenosis (AS). METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study of 207 morphologically normal fetuses in low-risk pregnan...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Viñals F,Ruiz P,Quiroz G,Guerra FA,Correa F,Martínez D,Puerto B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fetal surgery for myelomeningocele (MMC) results in better outcomes compared to postnatal treatment. However, risks are present. We describe our experience with intraoperative fetal echocardiography during repair of MMC and report on the management of serious cardiovascular events. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Th...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Rychik J,Cohen D,Tran KM,Szwast A,Natarajan SS,Johnson MP,Moldenhauer JS,Khalek N,Martinez-Poyer J,Flake AW,Hedrick HL,Adzick NS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microbial invasion and growth in amniotic fluid play an important role in infectious perinatal morbidity and mortality. In order to determine the influence of amniocentesis (ACT) on intra-amniotic infection development, we performed a study of 239 complete microbiological examinations of amniotic fluid specimens obtai...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Terzić MM,Plećas DV,Stimec BV,Petković SV

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional residual capacity (FRC) was measured at 2-8 (median 4) weeks of age in 100 infants whose mothers had entered a randomized trial of amniocentesis versus chorion villus sampling (CVS) at 10-13 weeks gestation. At measurement all of the infants were well and none had respiratory problems. No significant differ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Thompson PJ,Greenough A,Nicolaides KH

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether the cisterna magna (CM) width measured in first-trimester fetuses is a useful marker for aneuploidy detection. METHODS:This was a prospective study in 2 different cohorts in a tertiary referral center. The first cohort comprised 913 fetuses from the general pregnancy population during the p...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Pauta M,Grande M,Borobio V,Illanes C,Soler A,Nogué L,Borrell A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to elucidate the effects of corticosteroids on fetal hearts during midtrimester, pregnant rats were injected with a daily dose of betamethasone (1 mg/kg) from the 12th day through the 17th day of pregnancy. The fetal cardiovascular and pulmonary systems were studied on the 21st day of pregnancy (term). The tr...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Wu FF,Momma K,Takao A

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectopia cordis (EC) is a rare malformation due to failure of maturation of the midline mesodermal components of the chest and abdomen. It can be defined as a complete or partial displacement of the heart outside the thoracic cavity. It comprises 0.1% of congenital heart diseases. Common cardiac anomalies associated wi...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Sadłecki P,Krekora M,Krasomski G,Walentowicz-Sadłecka M,Grabiec M,Moll J,Respondek-Liberska M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe the first case of an isolated bilateral radial ray reduction occurring in a fetus exposed in utero to valproic acid; the diagnosis was made by ultrasound during the second trimester. This case of an isolated radial ray reduction associated with valproic acid use in pregnancy is a reminder for sono...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Langer B,Haddad J,Gasser B,Maubert M,Schlaeder G

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of nonimmune hydrops fetalis detected at 32 weeks of gestation. Fetal heart rate was 300 beats per minute. Ultrasound and fetal Doppler echocardiography showed it to be due to supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Following failed maternal therapy with digoxin alone, amiodarone with digoxin was used. Co...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Pradhan M,Manisha M,Singh R,Kapoor A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the current problem of alloimmunization in a tertiary referral center in Croatia. The results obtained were compared to data published worldwide. METHODS:Retrospective case analysis included women with Rhesus (Rh) alloimmunization treated in our department from January 1997 to January 2003. Data of...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Matijevic R,Grgic O,Klobucar A,Miskovic B

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The only causal therapy is fetoscopic laser surgery (FLS). The aims of this study were to analyze the long-term outcome of monochorionic twins treated by FLS, including their school career, need for therapy and special aid equipment, and free-time activities, and compare their outcome to matched dichorioni...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Rüegg L,Hüsler M,Krähenmann F,Zimmermann R,Natalucci G,Ochsenbein-Kölble N

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital epulis is a rare benign oral cavity tumor that usually arises from the maxillary alveolar mucosa. It is also known as congenital gingival granular cell tumor. Prenatal diagnosis is uncommon and mostly confined to the third trimester. We report a case of congenital epulis, which was referred to our departmen...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Frisova V,Prosova B,Mahdian N,Kyncl M,Vlk R,Rocek M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A subset of fetuses with sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCT) develops hydrops caused by high-output heart failure. Identification of fetuses at risk for hydrops is important because surgical intervention may reverse the pathophysiology of the disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate sonographic prognostic fa...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Neubert S,Trautmann K,Tanner B,Steiner E,Linke F,Bahlmann F

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of fetal goitrous hypothyroidism followed by neonatal transient hyperthyroidism. A fetal goiter (26 x 38 mm) was detected by ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging at 29 weeks of gestation. Hypothyroidism was confirmed by cordocentesis, which revealed an elevated TSH (255 microIU/ml) and a low free...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Matsumoto T,Miyakoshi K,Kasai K,Ishimoto H,Tanaka M,Ikeda K,Yoshimura Y

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The umbilical artery, aorta, and middle cerebral artery pulsatility indices were investigated by pulsed Doppler ultrasound in 73 fetuses at 18-37 weeks of gestation, before and after fetal blood sampling performed either at the placental cord insertion (n = 46) or at the intrahepatic vein (n = 27). At the end of the p...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Zoppini C,Brioschi D,Tassis B,Zuliani G,Kustermann A,Nicolini U

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify determinants of requesting pastoral care (PC) at the time of pregnancy termination for fetal anomalies. METHODS:PC was provided by a hospital-based chaplain. Data were reviewed for 88 women who elected pregnancy termination. Nominal logistic regression and Kruskal-Wallis and Student t tests were ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Brady TB,Lidums S,Yaron Y,Evans MI,Johnson MP,Kramer RL

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe a technique to maintain amniotic fluid in fetuses with severe oligo-/anhydramnios secondary to lower urinary tract obstruction or fetal renal disease when urine production is inadequate to maintain a normal amniotic fluid volume (AFV). METHODS:An amnioport was inserted into the amniotic space. Th...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Polzin WJ,Lim FY,Habli M,Van Hook J,Minges M,Jaekle R,Crombleholme TM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The incidence of Down syndrome increases with maternal age and a rapid and accurate method for prenatal diagnosis is a necessity. This study was devised to evaluate and compare the methods for detecting trisomy 21 by polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-associated analysis of small tandem repeats (STR) of D21S11 ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Yang YH,Kim IK,Oh SH,Kim CK,Kim JY

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We present and discuss delivery (maternal and fetal) outcome of macerated stillbirths in the third trimester. MATERIAL AND METHODS:In this retrospective observational study, the course of labor was analyzed in 10 stillborn fetuses with a varying grade of maceration during the third trimester. Medical documentation...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Habek D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to obtain precise knowledge of fetal biometric measurements, in particular crown-rump length (CRL). Our results have been carefully compared to equations found in the literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Single-operator measurements of 2,123 spontaneous pregnancies from a genera...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Constant M,Tran VC,Benoit B,Vasseur F

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00