Management of a case of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome by a combined surgical approach.

abstract：:We report a rare case of fetal intraventricular bleeding possibly due to maternal vitamin K deficiency. A 20-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital due to impending premature delivery and loss of dietary intake at 28 weeks of gestation. Her blood examination showed metabolic alkalosis, prolonged prothrombin time,...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Minami H,Furuhashi M,Minami K,Miyazaki K,Yoshida K,Ishikawa K

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the evolution of the management of delivery and neonatal care in a population of children with correctable malformations born in Parisian maternity hospitals during the period 1985-1994. METHODS:Data were collected by the Paris Registry of Congenital Anomalies from 400,000 births recorded in Paris...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： De Vigan C,Goujard J,Vodovar V,Uzan S

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the sequential combination of ultrasound screening for fetal aneuploidy at 11-14 weeks with maternal biochemistry at 12-14 and 15-18 weeks of gestation. METHODS:A prospective study including 1,656 women, with a singleton pregnancy booked before 13 weeks of gestation. Nuchal translucency (NT) thic...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Benattar C,Audibert F,Taieb J,Ville Y,Roberto A,Lindenbaum A,Frydman R

更新日期：1999-03-01 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：: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 evaluate the impact of smoking and number of previous births on maternal serum levels of alpha-fetoprotein and free beta-subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (free beta-hCG). METHODS:The study included 3,252 completed unaffected singleton pregnancies that proceeded beyond 37 weeks' gestation and result...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Tislarić D,Brajenović-Milić B,Ristić S,Latin V,Zuvić-Butorac M,Bacić J,Petek M,Kapović M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A diagnosis of myocardial dystrophic calcification, a rare cause of fetal cardiac masses, is presented. METHODS:The fetal echocardiography of a 26-year-old pregnant woman who was referred to the Pediatric Cardiology Department at 20 weeks' gestation revealed an echogenic mass in the post wall of the left ven...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Baysal K,Haciomeroglu P,Sungur M,Köse B,Kandemir B

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to evaluate the relationship between meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MEC-AF) and amniotic fluid volume (AFV) and their impact on the risk of cesarean delivery for fetal indications in term pregnancies. METHODS:1,655 live-born singleton gestations delivering at > or = 37 weeks within 7 days o...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Blackwell SC,Wolfe HM,Redman ME,Hassan SS,Berry SM,Treadwell MC,Zador I,Carreno CA,Sorokin Y

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the positive and negative predictive values of recalled exposure to chickenpox for identifying anti-varicella-zoster virus (VZV) seropositive parturient women. METHODS:Blood samples were taken from laboring women during February 1998: All women completed questionnaires concerning a history of ch...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Linder N,Ferber A,Kopilov U,Smetana Z,Barzilai A,Mendelson E,Sirota L

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Complete congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) usually leads to stillbirth or death within minutes of delivery. We describe the management and long-term follow-up of a baby with a prenatally diagnosed airway obstruction. CASE:Because of progressive hydrops fetalis, massive ascites and everte...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Paek BW,Callen PW,Kitterman J,Feldstein VA,Farrell J,Harrison MR,Albanese CT

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the safety and efficacy of ventriculoamniotic shunt placement through a hysterotomy in the second trimester of pregnancy as treatment for isolated obstructive hydrocephalus. METHODS:Between 1999 and 2003, four pregnancies with isolated fetal obstructive hydrocephalus in the second trimester were...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Bruner JP,Davis G,Tulipan N

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：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：:In this study, we have investigated the maternal effects of distending the uterine cavity with Hartmann's solution in 2nd trimester equivalent pregnant sheep. In 7 pregnant ewes, double endoscopic cannulation of the amniotic cavity was performed under general anesthesia, and 1 liter of Hartmann's solution at 38 degree...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Evrard VA,Verbeke K,Peers KH,Luks FI,Lerut AE,Vandenberghe K,Deprest JA

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This retrospective study aims to describe systematically the fetal cerebral MR morphology in cases with occipital meningoencephaloceles using standard and advanced fetal MRI techniques. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The 1.5-tesla MR examinations (T1- and T2-weighted imaging, echo planar imaging, EPI, diffusion-wei...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Kasprian GJ,Paldino MJ,Mehollin-Ray AR,Shetty A,Williams JL,Lee W,Cassady CI

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the incidence of fetal and maternal complications after selective fetoscopic laser surgery for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). METHODS:A total of 150 cases of TTTS were treated from January 2004 to June 2009 (period 1, 2004-2006, 62 cases; period 2, 2007 to June 2009, 88 cases). Fetal com...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Rustico MA,Lanna MM,Faiola S,Schena V,Dell'avanzo M,Mantegazza V,Parazzini C,Lista G,Scelsa B,Consonni D,Ferrazzi E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital laryngeal cysts are rare and can cause upper airway obstruction if they are misdiagnosed. We describe a case of large vallecular cyst diagnosed at 33 weeks of gestation. The purpose of an early diagnosis is to establish a careful perinatal management. If the airway is compromised, a multidisciplinary medica...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Busuttil M,Einaudi MA,Hassid S,Chau C,Shojai R,Thomachot L,D'Ercole C,Gire C

更新日期：2004-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To measure levels of total plasma cysteine, homocysteine, cysteinylglycine and glutathione of normotensive primiparous pregnant women in the second and the third trimester. METHODS:Two consecutive blood samples were taken from 65 healthy primiparous women in the 19th to 21st weeks of pregnancy and then in th...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Viskova H,Vesela K,Janosikova B,Krijt J,Visek JA,Calda P

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetuses with anti-SSA-mediated complete atrioventricular block (CAVB) are at high risk for perinatal death if they present at <20 weeks of gestation and develop ventricular rates of <55 beats per minute (bpm), cardiac dysfunction, or hydrops [Izmirly et al.: Circulation 2011;124:1927-1935; Jaeggi et al.: J Am Coll Car...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Cuneo BF,Mitchell MB,Marwan AI,Green M,von Alvensleben JC,Reynolds R,Crombleholme TM,Galan HL

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last 6 years early amniocentesis for the prenatal diagnosis of chromosome aberrations has been established in many centers worldwide, but knowledge about the gynecological safety of the procedure is sparse. From 1990 to 1995 at the Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oberhausen (Germany) 3,277 early amniocenteses (betwee...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Eiben B,Hammans W,Hansen S,Trawicki W,Osthelder B,Stelzer A,Jaspers KD,Goebel R

更新日期：1997-05-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Understanding the pathomechanisms underlying high meconium calprotectin concentrations is the key to the potential uses of this parameter for the assessment of the intrauterine environment in which the fetus develops. The aim of this study was to measure calprotectin concentrations in serial meconium portions...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Lisowska-Myjak B,Skarżyńska E,Żytyńska-Daniluk J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study describes the association between the complexity of congenital cardiac and extracardiac malformations, and the parental decision of pregnancy continuation or termination. METHODS:Congenital heart defects (CHD) was diagnosed by ultrasound in 251 fetuses before the 24th week (23 + 6 weeks) of gestat...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Nell S,Wijngaarde CA,Pistorius LR,Slieker M,ter Heide H,Manten GT,Freund MW

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Forty percent of Down syndrome (DS) fetuses have congenital heart defects (CHD). An abnormal angiogenic environment has been described in euploid fetuses with CHD. However, the underlying pathophysiologic pathway that contributes to CHD in DS remains unknown. The objective was to compare the expression of ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Sánchez O,Domínguez C,Ruiz A,Ribera I,Alijotas J,Cabero L,Carreras E,Llurba E

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：: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：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：:Septo-optic dysplasia, also known as de Morsier syndrome, is a rare congenital entity almost always characterized by hypoplasia/dysplasia of the optical nerve, chiasma or optic radiations and the complete or partial absence of the septum pellucidum. It may also be accompanied by other malformations, including multiple...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Tanrikulu F,Korucuoglu U,Efeturk T,Yildirim FD,Biri A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00