Debate about ultrasound screening policies.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intrapartum cardiotocography (CTG) was used for several decades to detect a stressed fetus so that delivery can be expedited to prevent birth asphyxia. The main aim of the study was to calculate the risk of neonatal acidemia (pH ≤ 7.10) according to duration of the 2nd stage of labor and occurrence of the ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Cavoretto PI,Seidenari A,Amodeo S,Della Gatta AN,Nale R,Ismail YS,Candiani M,Farina A

更新日期：2021-01-28 00:00:00

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：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：: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

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：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：:We present the first study that investigates the effect of maternal body mass index (BMI) on the quantity of circulating fetal cells available to use in cell-based noninvasive prenatal test (cbNIPT). cbNIPT has been proposed as a superior alternative to noninvasive prenatal test from cell-free fetal DNA. Kølvraa et al...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Kruckow S,Schelde P,Hatt L,Ravn K,Petersen OB,Uldbjerg N,Vogel I,Singh R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of shipping blood in Streck blood collection tubes (BCT) prior to processing on cell-free DNA (cf-DNA) levels. METHODS:Blood was collected in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and BCT tubes from 10 pregnant women carrying male fetuses. One set of each tube for each subject was pr...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Hidestrand M,Stokowski R,Song K,Oliphant A,Deavers J,Goetsch M,Simpson P,Kuhlman R,Ames M,Mitchell M,Tomita-Mitchell A

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：:The process of monozygotic twinning in animals and humans is presented. In addition, congenital defects in monozygotic twins versus dizygotic twins and singletons is discussed. Overall, the rates of congenital anomalies are higher among whites as compared to blacks, males as compared to females, and multiples as compa...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Luke B,Keith LG

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to determine if laterality of an absent umbilical artery (AUA) is associated with specific sonographic findings, chromosomal defects or postpartum birth defects. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study, ultrasound reports and medical records of patients who recei...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Santillan M,Santillan D,Fleener D,Stegmann B,Zamba G,Hunter S,Yankowitz J

更新日期：2012-01-01 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 evaluate alterations of arterial and ductus venosus blood flow velocities during deterioration and their interdependence. METHODS:37 high-risk pregnancies complicated by umbilical absent or reverse end-diastolic flow velocities (AREDV) were monitored by measurement of the pulsatility index of the umbilica...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Müller T,Nanan R,Rehn M,Kristen P,Dietl J

更新日期：2003-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a heterogeneous group of connective tissue disorders, characterized by a defect in the synthesis of collagen. The syndrome is subdivided into different clinical subtypes, the most hazardous of which is type IV, the vascular type. It can manifest itself in various complications such ...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Erez Y,Ezra Y,Rojansky N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although δ-globin gene mutations have no clinical implications, association of β- and δ-thalassemia may lead to misdiagnosis. We describe the case of a Chinese woman who was assumed to have an α-thalassemia heterozygote, but was later shown to have β-thalassemia with a normal amount of HbA(2) caused by the -77 mutatio...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Li J,Xie XM,Zhou JY,Li DZ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the hypothesis that in fetuses with congenital heart disease (CHD) there is a correlation between the expected pattern of in utero brain blood supply and the severity of neurodevelopmental impairment. METHODS:A total of 58 fetuses with CHD and 58 controls underwent a Doppler ultrasound and feta...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Masoller N,Sanz-Cortés M,Crispi F,Gómez O,Bennasar M,Egaña-Ugrinovic G,Bargalló N,Martínez JM,Gratacós E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations are rarely seen intracranial malformations. They represent less than 1% of the cerebral arteriovenous malformations. Prenatal diagnosis of an arteriovenous fistula malformation may be achieved by real-time and Doppler sonography with color flow imaging, by identifying dilated vei...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Paternoster DM,Manganelli F,Moroder W,Nicolini U

更新日期：2003-11-01 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：:The authors describe the first case of an isolated bilateral radial ray reduction occurring in a fetus exposed in utero to valproic acid; the diagnosis was made by ultrasound during the second trimester. This case of an isolated radial ray reduction associated with valproic acid use in pregnancy is a reminder for sono...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Langer B,Haddad J,Gasser B,Maubert M,Schlaeder G

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish normal ranges of maternal placental growth factor (PlGF), soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) and sFlt-1/PlGF ratio at 32-41 weeks' gestation and to evaluate the influence of maternal characteristics, and of fetoplacental Doppler. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Serum levels of PlGF, sFlt-1 and sFlt-1/Pl...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Lobmaier SM,Figueras F,Mercade I,Crovetto F,Peguero A,Parra-Saavedra M,Ortiz JU,Crispi F,Gratacós E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of sirenomelia in a 27-year-old woman detected at 11 weeks 5 days of gestation is presented. It was suspected by two-dimensional sonography and color Doppler imaging. Three-dimensional ultrasound confirmed the final diagnosis. With detailed evaluation of the acquired volumes, valuable information was obtained a...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

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

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the odds of severe cerebral injury and long-term neurodevelopmental impairment in monochorionic twins treated with amnioreduction versus laser surgery for twin-twin transfusion syndrome. METHODS:A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on cerebral injury and long-term impairment after amn...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： van Klink JM,Koopman HM,van Zwet EW,Oepkes D,Walther FJ,Lopriore E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence and causes of intentional fetal and neonatal demise in twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). MATERIAL AND METHODS:All TTTS pregnancies managed at our centre between 2000 and 2014 were included. We evaluated incidence and causes of intentional fetal/neona...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Spruijt MS,Tameeris E,Zhao DP,Middeldorp JM,Haak MC,Oepkes D,Lopriore E

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present an ethically justified decision-making pathway to use in the evaluation and treatment of pregnant women whose fetuses have twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). METHODS:The ethical principles of beneficence, autonomy and professional integrity were applied to the diagnostic and treatment optio...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Skupski D,Chervenak FA,McCullough L

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to investigate the development of midgut herniation in vivo using three-dimensional (3D) ultrasonographic volume and distance measurements and to create reference data for physiological midgut herniation in ongoing pregnancies in a tertiary hospital population. MATERIALS AND METH...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Bogers H,Baken L,Cohen-Overbeek TE,Koning AHJ,Willemsen SP,van der Spek PJ,Exalto N,Steegers EAP

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of the adequacy of fetal growth by measurements of fetal size required theoretical formulae for the assessment of present size from previous measurements. The various models presented in the literature assume the same mathematical formula for the whole pregnancy. In this study, a model of different polynomi...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Nitzan M,Tadmor OP,Skomorowski Y,Rabinowitz R,Diamant Y

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Large placental chorioangiomas (>4 cm) can precipitate severe polyhydramnios, fetal anemia, growth restriction, high-output cardiac failure, hydrops, and fetal demise. We report a case of a large chorioangioma that was treated in a stepwise fashion with amnioreduction to ameliorate maternal discomfort, followed by fet...

journal_title：Fetal diagnosis and therapy

authors： Jones K,Tierney K,Grubbs BH,Pruetz JD,Detterich J,Chmait RH

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：: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