On the complication risk of early amniocentesis versus standard amniocentesis.

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：:The present study provides detailed neonatal and congenital malformation follow-up from 695 women enrolled in a prospective randomized multicenter study comparing the safety and accuracy of early (11-12 weeks of gestation) and midtrimester amniocentesis (15-16 weeks of gestation). No differences were found for total p...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Wilson RD,Johnson J,Windrim R,Dansereau J,Singer J,Winsor EJ,Kalousek D

更新日期：1997-03-01 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：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：OBJECTIVES:To study the usefulness of direct fetal intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusion along with intrauterine transfusion (IUT) in the management of severe fetal anemia in rhesus (Rh) alloimmunized pregnancies. METHODS:Thirty-four consecutive Rh-isoimmunized pregnant women who required serial IUTs received eit...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Deka D,Sharma KA,Dadhwal V,Singh A,Kumar G,Vanamail P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Routine ultrasound examination is defined as a screening procedure performed on the total obstetric population usually at 18-20 weeks of gestation as opposed to the selective use of ultrasound that might provide more information for a problem that is suspected on clinical grounds. Standard ultrasound examination inclu...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Antsaklis AJ

更新日期：1998-07-01 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 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：:In view of the ever-increasing demand for human stem cells for transplantation, we initiated in vitro and in vivo studies of human fetal bone marrow stem/progenitor cells derived from lost pregnancies at 16-20 weeks. Utilizing non-human primates as models, we demonstrated that fetal tissue has distinctive biological a...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Michejda M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the reproducibility of both a new contrast-enhancing technique (Oblique View eXtended Imaging, OVIX; Samsung) and the recently reported 3-D multiplanar technique (MPT) in the measurement of the subpubic angle (SPA) among a group of women at term gestation. In addition, we ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Ghi T,Youssef A,Martelli F,Montaguti E,Krsmanovic J,Pacella G,Pilu G,Rizzo N,Gabrielli S

更新日期：2015-01-01 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

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：:Thoracoamniotic shunting has been described as having a beneficial role in the antenatal management of primary pleural effusions in singleton pregnancies. We report a case of a twin pregnancy in which progressive pleural effusions and hydrops were diagnosed in one of the fetuses at 16 weeks of gestation. An initial ev...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Grisaru-Granovsky S,Seaward PG,Windrim R,Wyatt P,Kelly EN,Ryan G

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Characterization of marker chromosomes before the introduction of array CGH (aCGH) assays was only based on their banding patterns (G, C, and NOR staining) and fluorescent in situ hybridization techniques. The use of aCGH greatly improves the identification of marker chromosomes in some cases. We describe an atypical ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Lloveras E,Canellas A,Cirigliano V,Català V,Cerdan C,Plaja A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report our experience over the past 10 years of chorionic villi sampling (CVS) prenatal diagnosis in a high-risk population for chromosomal anomalies, and to analyze, according to the results, the advantages and disadvantages of using quantitative fluorescence polymerase chain reaction (QF-PCR) in amnioti...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Soler A,Morales C,Badenas C,Rodríguez-Revenga L,Carrió A,Margarit E,Costa D,Borrell A,Goncé A,Milà M,Sánchez A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the value of circulating luteinizing human chorionic gonadotropin receptor (LHCGR) forms for the prediction of preeclampsia (PE) in the first trimester of pregnancy. METHODS:Case-control study, based on a cohort of 5,759 pregnancies, including 20 early PE, 20 late PE, and 300 controls. We recorded...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Crovetto F,Figueras F,Crispi F,Triunfo S,Pugia M,Lasalvia L,Chambers AE,Mills WE,Banerjee S,Mercadé I,Casals E,Mira A,Rodriguez-Revenga Bodi L,Gratacós E

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：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：:Acute hydramnios is a rare complication of pregnancy, usually of idiopathic etiology and associated with a very poor perinatal prognosis. In this single case report, acute hydramnios at 21 weeks' gestation, associated with fetal CMV infection, was treated by a single large volume reduction amniocentesis combined with ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Bondagji N,Manning FA,Martel J,Harman CR,Morrison I

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report our results of the measurement of the amniotic fluid pressure in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome before and after amniodrainage and the separate measurement in the cavity of the stuck twin and the recipient, respectively, in 2 cases. METHOD:Six patients with severe TTS underwent therapeutic amnio...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Hartung J,Chaoui R,Bollmann R

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of chromosomal abnormalities in spontaneous abortions is much higher than commonly appreciated. Using postmortem chorionic villus sampling (as we have previously described), our much increased yield of results allows us to divide embryos into two groups based upon potential viability. Embryonic size at t...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Drugan A,Johnson MP,Isada NB,Evans MI

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is an adverse pregnancy outcome associated with significant perinatal and pediatric morbidity and mortality, and an increased risk of chronic disease later in adult life. While a number of maternal, fetal and environmental factors are known causes of IUGR, the majority of IUGR ca...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Murthi P,Kalionis B,Rajaraman G,Keogh RJ,Da Silva Costa F

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：: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：:Rapid fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) performed on 1,788 amniocenteses, using Aneuvision (Vysis) probes for chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X, and Y, over several years, yielded 115 cases with percentages of aneuploidy between 4 and 100%. All cases above 60% were confirmed to be positive by chromosome analysis. Fift...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Wyandt HE,Tonk VS,Huang XL,Evans AT,Milunsky JM,Milunsky A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Successful treatment or prevention of severe hereditary diseases could conceivably be achieved by genetic intervention early in development. Viral vector-mediated fetal gene transfer is proving a valuable tool to test the above concept in relevant animal models. Although the pregnant rabbit is a well-recogni...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Moreno R,Rosal M,Cabero L,Gratacós E,Aran JM

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A spontaneous intra-amniotic hemorrhage is a very rare condition, which has been previously described in symptomatic patients. We report a case of an asymptomatic spontaneous intra-amniotic hemorrhage at 38 weeks of gestation, resulting in a favorable maternal and neonatal outcome following sonographic antenatal detec...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Gilboa Y,Duvdevani N,Yinon Y,Achiron R

更新日期：2012-01-01 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

abstract：:We report a patient with a dichorionic triplet pregnancy complicated by Quintero stage IV twin-twin transfusion syndrome, presenting with hypertension and severe edema at 19 weeks of gestation. Sonography revealed one set of female twins with poly-/oligohydramnios sequence, the recipient twin showing hydropic changes,...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Chang YL,Chao AS,Hsu JJ,Chang SD,Soong YK

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a premature infant with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and severe hyperbilirubinemia. In this patient, all known potential hemolytic agents were excluded and no findings of hemolysis were observed. The crucial role of prematurity in the pathogenesis of this type of jaundice is discussed. ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Costa S,De Carolis MP,De Luca D,Savarese I,Romagnoli C

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00