Non-selective fetal reduction is malpractice.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine trends in twin gestational age over time, with adjustment for potential confounding factors, and to assess twin pair mortality and respiratory support over time. METHODS:Rates of preterm births, respiratory support, and neonatal mortality were calculated for 21,569 twin pairs born from 1980 to 200...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Hartley RS,Hitti J

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetuses show various facial expressions, such as blinking, yawning, sucking, mouthing, tongue expulsion, scowling, and smiling, assessed by four-dimensional ultrasound from the early second trimester of pregnancy. Moreover, some fetuses demonstrate emotion-like behaviors as noted in infants, children, and adults. Sele...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： AboEllail MAM,Hata T

更新日期：2017-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Large epidemiological studies with over 5000 cases have the advantage of providing sufficient case numbers for the statistical evaluation of sub-groups. They are associated with a higher error rate in data collection and the influence of differences in judgment on part of the collaborators. In order to quantitatively ...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Issel EP,Eggers H,Hofmann G,Krüger U,Scheinpflug G

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The purpose of this study is to follow the birth process with transperineal ultrasonography (TPU) and predict the delivery method using angle of progression (AOP). Methods:The study included 134 patients. The AOP was examined with TPU in the lithotomy position applied at 4-h intervals, not at a time of stra...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Bulut AN,Ceyhan V

更新日期：2020-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Placental function in the presence of antiepileptic drugs was assessed in 144 unselected late pregnancies of women with epilepsy. The most common drugs of the mothers were phenytoin (104 pregnancies), carbamazepine (42) and phenobarbitone (26). 144 control parturients matched for maternal age, parity, fetal sex and so...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Hiilesmaa VK

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new design of vacuum extractor cup--'the New Generation cup'--has recently been introduced into clinical practice. Its major modification is a traction cord which passes around the rim of the cup for 180 degrees and is free to slide within the rim. Claims that this design 'enables the operator to pull obliquely with...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Carmody F,Grant A,Somchiwong M

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Congestive heart failure (CHF) may be present in fetuses with hydrops fetalis (HF) and the severity is difficult to quantitate. Differential ventricular dysfunction may be present in the fetus with CHF. A non-geometric measure of ventricular function that is not afterload dependent would be useful to measu...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Falkensammer CB,Paul J,Huhta JC

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical manifestations of neonatal echovirus type 18 infections include a nonspecific febrile illness, diarrhea, and meningitis with or without exanthem. We report a successful outcome in a case of neonatal sepsis with shock caused by echovirus type 18, a complication not previously associated with this serotype. ...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Shah SS,Gallagher PG

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical value of Kurjak’s Antenatal Neurodevelopmental Test (KANET), a new test for fetal neurodevelopment. METHODS:One hundred seventeen prenatal neurological tests were performed by the KANET scoring system between 28 and 38 weeks of gestation in 24 low-risk (24 ...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Honemeyer U,Talic A,Therwat A,Paulose L,Patidar R

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:we investigated whether ascites samples obtained from pregnant women during cesarean sections contained antithrombin because it is unknown whether antithrombin escapes from the blood and passes into the interstitial space during pregnancy. METHODS:the concentration and activity levels of antithrombin were de...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Morikawa M,Yamada T,Yamada T,Koyama T,Akaishi R,Takeda M,Araki N,Cho K,Minakami H

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The energy and redox states of placentas in newly anesthetized or sacrificed guinea pigs and sheep were compared with that of human placentas immediately after delivery. Subsequently the effect of ischemia was observed in both human and animal placentas. The influence of perfusion, using a fluid containing oxygenated ...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Carroll MJ,Young M

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Determinations of IgG and IgM antibodies specific for cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes simplex virus (HSV1), herpes simplex virus (HSV2), varicella-zoster virus (VZV), rubella, echo, Coxsackie and morbilli viruses were performed in 20 sera from malformed fetuses. Demonstration of a fetal infection by increased fetal seru...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Rakocević S,Presećki V,Jurković D,Kurjak A

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To assess the characteristics of twin fetal facial expressions at 30-33 + 6 weeks of gestation using four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound to clarify twin fetal brain development and maturation. Methods Frequencies of seven fetal facial expressions were studied using 4D ultrasound for 15 minutes in 30 singleton p...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Nitta E,Kanenishi K,Mori N,AboEllail MAM,Hata T

更新日期：2019-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：:FHR monitoring and microanalysis of fetal blood are mutually complementary procedures, and optimal knowledge of the fetal state is achieved by making use of both, the former for the preliminary screening of all cases at risk and the latter for the purpose of deciding on obstetric management where pathological changes ...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Roversi GD,Canussio V,Spennacchio M

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to compare a variety of neonatal outcome variables of growth concordant twin gestations (CT) to that of growth discordant twins (DT). Maternal and neonatal charts of live, non-anomalous twins > 25 weeks' gestation from 1984-2000 with no evidence of twin-twin transfusion syndrome were reviewed ...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Nassar AH,Usta IM,Khalil AM,Aswad NA,Seoud MA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The somatic growth of a regional birth cohort of 351 preterm infants was followed during their first two years. The measurements of weight, height, head and thorax circumferences took place at the well-baby clinics run by public health nurses at 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months of conceptional age. The growth of the preterm...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Piekkala P,Kero P,Sillanpää M,Erkkola R

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To evaluate fetal behavioral differences between singleton and twin fetuses before 20 weeks of gestation using four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound. Methods 4D ultrasound was used to examine fetal movements in 58 singleton and 48 twin normal fetuses at 12-19 weeks. The frequencies of eight fetal movements were a...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： AboEllail MAM,Kanenishi K,Mori N,Noguchi J,Marumo G,Hata T

更新日期：2018-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the incidence of twin births and their birth weight characteristics in mothers aged > or = 40 years with those of mothers aged 35-39 years. METHODS:We used a population-based cohort of Israeli twins delivered between 1993-98 to compare birth weight characteristics of 510 and 2102 twin pairs delive...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Blickstein I,Goldman RD,Mazkereth R

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is used to treat neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure (HRF). The aim of this study was to determine clinical characteristics and factors associated with non-response to iNO therapy that may assist in clinical management and weaning strategies. METHODS:Retrospective chart review. The...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Morel AA,Shreck E,Mally PV,Kim Y,Bailey SM,Wachtel EV

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Turbo spin echo technique is a sequence that enables T2 weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images to be obtained in a few seconds. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of this sequence in the prenatal diagnosis of fetal urogenital abnormalities associated with oligohydramnios, which make the ultrasoun...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Takeuchi K,Moriyama T,Funakoshi T,Maruo T

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Psychosocial stress during pregnancy (PSP) is a risk factor of growing interest in the etiology of preterm birth (PTB). This literature review assesses the published evidence concerning the association between PSP and PTB, highlighting established and hypothesized physiological pathways mediating this association....

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Shapiro GD,Fraser WD,Frasch MG,Séguin JR

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of maternal phencyclidine use on the fetus. Ninety-four neonates with maternal phencyclidine exposure were compared with 94 controls. Maternal phencyclidine use was assessed by questionnaire and repeated urine testing. Mothers of study and control patients were ma...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Golden NL,Kuhnert BR,Sokol RJ,Martier S,Williams T

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a group of 26 primiparae, 48 hours after cesarean section, we have examined the urinary estriol (E3) and serum cystine aminopeptidase (CAP). 13 patients received ampicillin treatment, and 13 patients did not. In the group of patients without antibiotic treatment the urinary estriol after 48 h reached an average val...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Blum M

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transabdominal placental biopsy under ultrasound guidance was carried out in 260 cases in the second trimester and 50 cases in the third trimester of pregnancy. Placental tissue was aspirated using an 18 or 20 gauge needle. In a total of 310 placental biopsies in the second and third trimester, 100 were performed beca...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Podobnik M,Singer Z,Bulić M,Kukura V,Ciglar S

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Frauenfeld Clinic for Obstetrics and Gynecology introduced waterbirths in 1991. This work examines whether guidelines for water temperature and bathing are actually necessary. METHODS:This 8-year prospective clinical study follows 10,775 births in a regional women's hospital (non-selected population). N...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Geissbuehler V,Eberhard J,Lebrecht A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The number of fetuses with an abnormal increased first trimester nuchal translucency (NT), but confirmed normal karyotype and anatomy is relatively small and therefore a challenge for prenatal counseling. Universal guidelines are still needed for a systematic work-up, how to decide on the rewarding cut-off for thi...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Maymon R,Weinraub Z,Herman A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current approaches to the detection of patients at risk for preterm delivery (PTD) have focused on the diagnosis of preterm labor. However, these approaches are complicated by treatment biases and our inability to convincingly differentiate preterm labor from Braxton-Hicks contractions. Moreover, preterm labor with in...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Lockwood CJ,Dudenhausen JW

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective trial to investigate feasibility of vaginal delivery after more than one cesarean section, and the safety of vaginal delivery for mother and neonate. Twenty-six pregnant women with a history of two or more cesarean sections were admitted to the delivery room and accepted trial of labor under internal fet...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Granovsky-Grisaru S,Shaya M,Diamant YZ

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of severe physical disability in childhood. The precise etiological factor for the development of the majority of cases of CP has not been identified, however, prematurity is considered to be the leading identifiable risk factor. During the last decade, intrauterine infecti...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Bashiri A,Burstein E,Mazor M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The objective of the study was to examine the effect of ranitidine on the incidence of late onset sepsis. METHODS:This study was based on information extracted from charts of 569 infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) from July 2003 to July 2005. All infants admitted for seven or more days we...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Bianconi S,Gudavalli M,Sutija VG,Lopez AL,Barillas-Arias L,Ron N

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00