First trimester diagnosis of sirenomelia by 2D and 3D ultrasound.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To evaluate differences between consultants of different disciplines in the prenatal prediction of the type of postnatal surgical closure of an omphalocele. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Twenty-one images of prenatally detected omphaloceles prior to 24 weeks of gestation were included. A standardized form provided...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Peters NC,Visser 't Hooft ME,Eggink AJ,Tibboel D,Ursem N,Wijnen RM,Bonsel GJ,Cohen-Overbeek TE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ectrodactyly is a rare malformation with various presentations. The current report describes a case of ectrodactyly detected using 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography at 16 weeks' gestation. METHODS AND RESULTS:The 2D ultrasonographic findings were ectrodactyly in the right hand and mon...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Koo BS,Baek SJ,Kim MR,Joo WD,Yoo HJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Investigate the prediction of birth acidemia in pregnancies with placental insufficiency using two newly created venous-arterial Doppler ratios: pulsatility index (PI) of the ductus venosus (DV) over PI of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) and PI of the DV over PI of the umbilical artery and establish cut-off...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Carvalho FH,Moron AF,Mattar R,Murta CG,Santana RM,Barbosa MM,Torloni MR,Vasques FA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To validate previously computed correction factors for free β-human chorionic gonadotrophin (fβ-hCG) and pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) in in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) pregnancies with hormone treatment and to determine the effect on false-positive r...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Engels MA,Pajkrt E,Groot DT,Schats R,Twisk JW,van Vugt JM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) are diseases in which chest-occupying lesions can result in severe pulmonary hypoplasia. However, significant postnatal mortality due to pulmonary hypertension (PH) is more often seen in patients with CDH. We analyzed prenatal ec...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Derderian SC,Jayme CM,Cheng LS,Keller RL,Moon-Grady AJ,MacKenzie TC

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate pre-intervention echocardiographic parameters of cardiac function in fetuses who survive without hydrops as compared to fetuses who develop hydrops or perinatal death in the setting of sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) and twin-reversed arterial perfusion sequence (TRAP). METHODS:Clinical, echocardio...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Byrne FA,Lee H,Kipps AK,Brook MM,Moon-Grady AJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a 30-year-old woman with a twin pregnancy, 1 fetus displaying a small head circumference, semilobar holoprosencephaly, and cleft lip as detected by ultrasound at 23 weeks of gestation. Fetal magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of semilobar holoprosencephaly. The other twin, however, had an ap...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Peng HH,Kuo PL,Chao AS,Wang TH,Chang YL,Soong YK,Chang SD

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the potential of human embryonic stem (hES) cells to provide an in vitro model of human extraembryonic endoderm development. METHODS:The hES cell line HES-2 was propagated in Dulbecco's modification of Eagle's medium (DMEM) in the presence of 20% fetal calf serum ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Conley BJ,Trounson AO,Mollard R

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic adrenal masses are unusual in the fetus. The most common diagnosis for adrenal cyst is hemorrhage. We report 2 cases of cystic neuroblastoma diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound. In each case, diagnosis was confirmed in the neonatal period first by scintigraphy, then by histology. Differential diagnosis and manag...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Dreyfus M,Neuhart D,Baldauf JJ,Casanova R,Becmeur F,Ritter J

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Integrins are adhesion molecules present in endometrial, decidual, and extravillous cytotrophoblast (EVCT) cells. They participate in cell-cell adhesion as well as in adhesion between cells and components of the extracellular matrix, and they play an important role in the endometrial phenotype change that occurs durin...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Merviel P,Challier JC,Carbillon L,Foidart JM,Uzan S

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether any common maternal-fetal variable has prenatal predictive value of prosthetic repair in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. METHODS:This was a 5-year single-center retrospective review of fetal congenital diaphragmatic hernia referrals. Multiple prenatal variables were correlated with the ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Kunisaki SM,Barnewolt CE,Estroff JA,Nemes LP,Jennings RW,Wilson JM,Fauza DO

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To validate an updated version (Version 2) of a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-based noninvasive prenatal test (NIPT) and to determine the likelihood of success when testing for fetal aneuploidies following a redraw. METHODS:Version 2 was analytically validated using 587 plasma samples with known genot...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Ryan A,Hunkapiller N,Banjevic M,Vankayalapati N,Fong N,Jinnett KN,Demko Z,Zimmermann B,Sigurjonsson S,Gross SJ,Hill M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Fetal pleural effusions are either primary or secondary to chromosomal or structural fetal abnormalities. In both cases, thoraco-amniotic shunts may be indicated to prevent life-threatening consequences. In this report, we describe a rare complication of shunts and successful in utero manageme...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Nassr AA,Ruano R,Espinoza J,Shamshirsaz AA

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the coincidence of fetal magnetocardiography (FMCG) and fetal direct electrocardiography (FDECG) in a case of fetal atrial flutter (AF). METHODS:FMCG and FDECG using a fetal scalp electrode were recorded in the case of fetal AF at 41 weeks' gestation. RESULTS:FMCG revealed fetal AF with 2:1 a...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Hosono T,Kanagawa T,Chiba Y,Kandori A,Tsukada K

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:First-trimester uterine artery pulsatility index (PI) measurements form part of an algorithm used to assess the risk of developing pre-eclampsia. The objective of this study was to construct a population-specific reference range for both the lower and mean maternal uterine artery PI at 11-13(+6) weeks' ges...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Ridding G,Schluter PJ,Hyett JA,McLennan AC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At 28 weeks of amenorrhea, 1 fetus of a monoamniotic twin pregnancy died. Ultrasound and Doppler investigations of the surviving twin were normal. Three weeks later, endovaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging revealed massive bilateral cerebral ischemic necrosis in the surviving twin. In utero fetal blood s...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Langer B,Boudier E,Gasser B,Christmann D,Messer J,Schlaeder G

更新日期：1997-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical and economic impact of adopting noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) using circulating cell-free DNA as a first-line screening method for trisomy 21, 18, and 13 in the general pregnancy population. METHODS:A decision-analytical model was developed to assess the impact of adopting NIPT...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Kostenko E,Chantraine F,Vandeweyer K,Schmid M,Lefevre A,Hertz D,Zelle L,Bartha JL,Di Renzo GC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fetal growth may vary significantly in different congenital heart defects (CHDs). OBJECTIVES:To investigate prenatal growth of CHD fetuses and its correlation with classifications based upon expected oxygen delivery to the fetal brain or structural findings. METHODS:Seventy-nine euploid fetuses with isolat...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Inversetti A,Fesslova V,Deprest J,Candiani M,Giorgione V,Cavoretto P

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To propose new cutoffs in plasma glucose levels in screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in the first trimester of pregnancy. METHODS:A 50-gram oral glucose challenge test (GCT) was performed in 1,716 singleton pregnancies at 6-14 weeks' gestation. In those with a positive GCT, a 100...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Plasencia W,Garcia R,Pereira S,Akolekar R,Nicolaides KH

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this report was to evaluate the effect of ultrasonographic (US) findings on pregnancy management in patients with marker chromosome (MC) aneuploidy ascertained through prenatal diagnosis. From 1989 through June 1993, 15,522 prenatal diagnostic procedures were performed for accepted indications. Charts...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Hume RF Jr,Drugan A,Ebrahim SA,Johnson MP,Isada NB,Reichler A,Evans MI

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether myomectomy during pregnancy in selected patients improves outcome. METHODS:Retrospective analysis of 18 patients who underwent myomectomy between the 6th and 24th week of gestational age. Surgical management of tumors was required on the basis of the characteristics of the myomas and sym...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： De Carolis S,Fatigante G,Ferrazzani S,Trivellini C,De Santis L,Mancuso S,Caruso A

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Septal agenesis is a rare cerebral developmental anomaly characterized by partial or complete absence of the septum pellucidum (ASP). Septal agenesis may be associated with various congenital brain malformations, namely holoprosencephaly, septooptic dysplasia (SOD), schizencephaly or agenesis of the corpus callosum. C...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： García-Arreza A,García-Díaz L,Fajardo M,Carreto P,Antiñolo G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The posterior fossa of normal fetuses was evaluated and compared with those having chromosomal abnormalities at 11-13+6 weeks' gestation in Chinese population. METHODS:In 518 normal fetuses referred to first trimester screening, fetal brain stem (BS) and brain stem to occipital bone distance (BSOB) were meas...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Hsiao CH,Cheng PJ,Shaw SW,Tseng YJ,Chen RC,Chu WC

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Efficacy of flecainide acetate for the treatment of fetal supraventricular tachycardia with cardiac failure was reported. CASE:For a case in which maternal digoxin therapy failed, flecainide acetate (400 mg/day) is used from 27 weeks. Cardioversion with improved cardiac function occurred 6 days after treatm...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Amano K,Harada Y,Shoda T,Nishijima M,Hiraishi S

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of lissencephaly were prenatally diagnosed by a magnetic resonance image (MRI). Smooth surface of brain and remarkable sylvian fissure, which were barely detectable by ultrasound, were easily observed in MRI. MRI is the most appropriate tool in diagnosing lissencephaly. ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Okamura K,Murotsuki J,Sakai T,Matsumoto K,Shirane R,Yajima A

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to investigate the levels of anxiety and depression, as well as liability to depression, of women undergoing chorionic villus sampling (CVS) due to the risk of giving birth to a child suffering from hemoglobinopathy, or trisomy. METHODS:The study population consisted of 309 women wh...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Lykeridou K,Daskalakis G,Papadatou D,Vaslamatzis G,Dafni O,Antsaklis A

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine normal values for amniotic fluid index (AFI) in uncomplicated post-dates singleton pregnancies and compare it to current reference ranges. POPULATION:Four hundred and forty-eight women with singleton, uncomplicated pregnancies, presenting for post-dates assessment (gestation 40+0 to 42+0 weeks) ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Griffin M,Attilakos G,Greenwood R,Denbow M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated to see the effect of antibiotics on interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8 in cervicovaginal fluid in patients with premature rupture of the membranes. STUDY DESIGN:Cervicovaginal fluid was sampled on admission and before delivery for measurement of IL-6 and IL-8 from 31 patients with less than 35 weeks...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Matsuda Y,Kouno S,Nakano H

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00