Amniotic fluid index in low-risk, post-dates pregnancies.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) assessed by ultrasonography during the late first trimester is able to predict the occurrence of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. METHODS:Maternal endothelial function was assessed by flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial arter...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Alves JA,Miyague AH,de Sousa PC,Maia SB,Costa Fda S,Martins WP

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to analyze, based upon autopsy, the main characteristics of miscarriages in the second trimester. METHODS:We have processed the results of fetopathological investigations of 544 aborted fetuses resulting from 486 second-trimester miscarriages. RESULTS:Malformation could be identified in 13.05% of a...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Joó JG,Beke A,Berkes E,Papp Z,Rigó J Jr,Papp C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since its inception in 1995, the mission of the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has been to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary expertise in all facets of prenatal diagnosis, reproductive genetics, and prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal treatment for abno...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Hedrick HL,Flake AW,Crombleholme TM,Howell LJ,Johnson MP,Wilson RD,Adzick NS

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine if maternal serum levels of 25(OH)D at 11-13 weeks' gestation are altered in pregnancies that subsequently deliver small for gestational age (SGA) neonates and whether the levels are related to placental function reflected in serum concentration of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A)....

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Ertl R,Yu CK,Samaha R,Akolekar R,Nicolaides KH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

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：:The current interest in early amniocentesis as a possible alternative to chorion villus sampling has driven many centres to attempt cell culture from first trimester amniotic fluid. This study examines the cellular content of 125 amniotic fluid specimens collected between 8 and 18 weeks of gestation and shows that the...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Byrne D,Azar G,Nicolaides K

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemimegalencephaly (HMC) is a disorder associated with enlarged and dysplastic hamartomatous overgrowth of all or part of the one cerebral hemisphere that can be isolated or associated with other syndromes. In the normal development of the brain it is important to bear in mind that there are two main process...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Romero XC,Molina FS,Pastor E,Amaya F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Iatrogenic preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (iPPROM; <37 weeks of gestation) is a major complication of fetal surgery. Little information is available about risk factors and incidence. METHODS:We systematically reviewed reported iPPROM rates, gestational age at delivery and fetal survival after represen...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Beck V,Lewi P,Gucciardo L,Devlieger R

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has long been appreciated that the measurement of biochemical parameters for prenatal screening for neural tube defects, and later aneuploidy, is not as simple as measuring hemoglobin or hematocrit. Early in the game, it was recognized that there are gestational age curves, and that since alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), f...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Brooks K,Chik L,O'Brien JE,Ayoub M,Johnson MP,Evans MI

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chorioangiomas are usually small, clinically inevident, benign vascular lesions of the placenta, but larger ones may cause serious perinatal and neonatal complications. There is need for in utero intervention in these fetuses. Several interventions are described to relieve pathophysiologic insult on fetus. Alcohol inj...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Deren O,Ozyuncu O,Onderoglu LS,Durukan T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of fetoplacental discrepancy with normal karyotype on chorionic villi and deletion of the long arm of chromosome 18 on amniotic fluid. Cytogenetic tests were repeated because of a short corpus callosum on ultrasound examination. This 18q-syndrome has been reported to be associated with poor neurodevel...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Anselem O,Bazin A,Mechler C,Blin G,Garel C,Aboura A,Moutard ML,Mandelbrot L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spina bifida is one of the most common open neural tube defects. There are two common types of spina bifida cystica, myelomeningocele and meningocele. Special attention to the thickness of the cystic sac (presence of intact skin and subcutaneous tissue) on magnetic resonance imaging is advantageous for determination o...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Oya N,Suzuki Y,Tanemura M,Kojima K,Kajiura S,Murakami I,Yamashita N,Suzumori K

更新日期：2000-05-01 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：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：:Spontaneous preterm birth has enormous consequences for newborns, children, and families. Intra-amniotic inflammation (IAI) is the leading cause of spontaneous preterm delivery, mainly at earlier gestational ages. Amniocentesis is the only method used to identify IAI in clinical practice. Although it is an invasive pr...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Cobo T,Kacerovsky M,Jacobsson B

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amniotic fluid (AF) and its components, such as fetal urine and meconium, may lead to intestinal alterations in gastroschisis, which cause immaturity of the myenteric plexus and consequent intestinal hypomotility and malabsorption. In this study we identified morphological and histological alterations of the...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： França WM,Langone F,de la Hoz CL,Gonçalves A,Bittencourt D,Pereira LV,Sbragia L

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect resulting in an exposed spinal cord, which leads to irreversible neurologic damage at birth. We proposed development of a fetal rabbit model of myelomeningocele to study in utero spinal cord injury and repair strategies. METHODS:New Zealand white rabbits (n = 10) at 2...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Housley HT,Graf JL,Lipshultz GS,Calvano CJ,Harrison MR,Farmer DL,Jennings RW

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We wanted to obtain statistically relevant data about the efficiency of our method for the isolation of fetal nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) from the maternal circulation. METHODS:More than 600 samples were investigated using a triple density gradient followed by magnetic separation of anti-CD71-labeled c...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Gänshirt D,Smeets FW,Dohr A,Walde C,Steen I,Lapucci C,Falcinelli C,Sant R,Velasco M,Garritsen HS,Holzgreve W

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the diagnostic relevance to neonatal infections of the soluble intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (sICAM-1) cord serum level. METHODS:The case-control study included 66 term newborn infants with and without risk factors for neonatal infections. Cord blood serum determinations of white blood cell c...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Daraï E,Poncelet C,Soriano D,Lejeune V,Bringuier AF,Madelenat P,Feldmann G,Scoazec JY

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the changes in the approaches used for invasive prenatal diagnosis for beta-thalassemia and karyotyping at a single center from 1977 to 2004. METHODS:For beta-thalassemia, in 1977 placentacentesis, in 1982 amniocentesis, in 1983 fetoscopy and cordocentesis, in 1983 trancervical chorionic villi s...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

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

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal growth restriction with oligohydramnios occurring in the preterm gestation is associated with significant fetal morbidity and mortality. We investigated the possibility that transabdominal amnioinfusion might relieve acute cord compression and allow prolongation of gestation long enough to administer corticoster...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Sarno AP,Polzin WJ,Feinstein SJ,Maslow A

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional cardiovascular assessment is becoming an increasingly important tool in the study of fetal pathology. The myocardial performance index (MPI) is a parameter measuring global myocardial function. Since its introduction, several studies have proposed methods to improve its reproducibility and have constructed ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Mahajan A,Henry A,Meriki N,Hernandez-Andrade E,Crispi F,Wu L,Welsh AW

更新日期：2015-01-01 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:We reviewed women with previable spontaneous premature rupture of membranes (sPPROM) in whom an amniopatch was performed and compared their pregnancy outcomes with a conservative management group. METHODS:Amniopatch, an amnioinfusion of autologous platelet concentrate followed by cryoprecipitate, was perform...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Kwak HM,Choi HJ,Cha HH,Yu HJ,Lee JH,Choi SJ,Oh SY,Roh CR,Kim JH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epignathus is a rare form of congenital teratoma, originating from the base of the skull, most commonly the hard palate, or mandible. It has been associated with a poor prognosis due to complications including polyhydramnios and respiratory compromise at birth as a consequence of upper airway obstructions. I...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Staboulidou I,Miller K,Göhring G,Hillemanns P,Wüstemann M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the incidence of posthysterotomy chorioamniotic membrane separation and delivery outcome following open fetal surgery [myelomeningocele (MMC); cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM); congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT)]. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of a matern...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Wilson RD,Johnson MP,Crombleholme TM,Flake AW,Hedrick HL,King M,Howell LJ,Adzick NS

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoraco-amniotic shunting was performed in 51 singleton pregnancies for decompression and chronic drainage of fetal pleural effusions (n = 47), pericardial effusion (n = 1), or pulmonary cysts (n = 3). Five fetuses had chromosomal defects and in 4 the parents elected termination of pregnancy. All 18 non-hydropic fetus...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Nicolaides KH,Azar GB

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cytokine imbalance has been implicated in placental-related pathologies, i.e. recurrent miscarriage and pre-eclampsia. Such conditions are more prevalent in multiple pregnancies. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is associated with asymmetric placental blood flow and intra-cardiac pressures. We hypo...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Fox CE,Lash GE,Pretlove SJ,Chan BC,Holder R,Kilby MD

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to determine the clinical use of comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) for detection of fetal trisomy 21 from fetal ceIls (nucleated red blood cells; nRBCs) isolated from maternal peripheral venous blood. METHODS:Maternal peripheral venous blood samples were collected in sterile t...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Yang YH,Yang ES,Kwon JY,Kim IK,Park YW

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 44 pregnancies obtained at the Tenon Maternity Hospital by in vitro fertilization (IVF) using donated oocytes, 25 have already been completed by spontaneous delivery or cesarean section: 22 (88%) single; 2 (8%) twins, and 1 (4%) triple. The most frequently seen complications of pregnancy were hypertension (16%) and...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Cornet D,Antoine JM,Casanova S,Uzan S,Mandelbaum J,Plachot M,Salat-Baroux J

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00