The value of the leukocyte esterase test in diagnosing intra-amniotic infection.

abstract：:The most common mechanism of fetal tachycardia is orthodromic reciprocating tachycardia utilizing an accessory atrioventricular connection, however, data regarding accessory connection location in patients with fetal tachycardia is limited. To investigate the location of accessory connections in fetal tachycardia, pos...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Kannankeril PJ,Gotteiner NL,Deal BJ,Johnsrude CL,Strasburger JF

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of transient hyperinsulinism in an asphyxiated newborn infant with hypoglycemia. Although hypoglycemia in birth asphyxiated infants is generally attributed to depletion of glycogen stores, we observed severe hyperinsulinism associated with the hypoglycemia. The hypoglycemia was refractory to high gl...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Clark W,O'Donovan D

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Apgar score has been shown to have utility in predicting mortality in the extremely preterm infant in delivery hospital populations, where most mortality occurs within 12 hours of birth. We tested the hypothesis that the 5 minute Apgar score would remain associated with mortality in extremely preterm infa...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bartman T,Bapat R,Martin EM,Shepherd EG,Nelin LD,Reber KM

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to report an updated incidence, risk factors, and outcome of traumatic facial palsy (TFP) in newborn infants born at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We performed a 12-year retrospective study at KAMC. The records of infants with the diagnosis of TFP during the study period were revi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Al Tawil K,Saleem N,Kadri H,Rifae MT,Tawakol H

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to compare how national guidelines approach the management of obesity in reproductive age women. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a search for national guidelines in the English language on the topic of obesity surrounding the time of a pregnancy. We identified six primary source documents and sever...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Kominiarek MA,Chauhan SP

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This article compares hemodynamic characteristics of neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) receiving therapeutic hypothermia (TH) with normal versus abnormal brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS:Serial echocardiography (echo) was performed within 24 hours, after 48 to 72 hours of coo...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： More KS,Sakhuja P,Giesinger RE,Ting JY,Keyzers M,Sheth JN,Lapointe A,Jain A,Moore AM,Miller SP,McNamara PJ

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pregnant woman with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and her fetus-neonate present a number of challenging issues for both the perinatologist and neonatologist. A review of these issues within a single format is helpful because of the widely scattered nature of the pertinent information in the medical lit...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Beck R

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas, from July 1989 to June 1990. We obtained serum gentamicin peak and trough levels in 23 pregnant women with pyelonephritis. The patients were given a loading dose of 2 mg/kg gentamicin, followed by 1.5 mg/kg gentamicin adjusted for obesity every 8 h...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Graham JM,Blanco JD,Oshiro BT,Magee KP

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal-dominant phakomatosis that can result in cardiac and central nervous system lesions and may adversely impact fetal and maternal health. We report a case of a 19-year-old primagravida with TSC whose pregnancy was complicated by preeclampsia, preterm labor, and fetal demi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： King JA,Stamilio DM

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Misgav-Ladach technique is recommended worldwide to perform cesarean sections but there is no consensus about the appropriate technique to use in patients with previous cesarean sections. This study evaluated the feasibility of the Misgav-Ladach technique in patients with previous cesarean sections. STUD...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bolze PA,Massoud M,Gaucherand P,Doret M

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 27-year-old primigravida women was referred for ultrasound studies at 32 weeks' gestation because of the suspicion of fetal ventriculomegaly. Sonographic examination of the fetal brain found a marked shift of the midline, with enlarged left hemisphere and ipsilateral occipital horn, and abnormal convolutions. A 3500...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sandri F,Pilu G,Dallacasa P,Foschi F,Salvioli GP,Bovicelli L

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to assess whether the location of the trocar insertion site for laser treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome was associated with preterm-premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) and preterm birth (PTB). STUDY DESIGN:In this study trocar location was documented in the operat...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Chmait RH,Chon AH,Korst LM,Llanes A,Kontopoulos EV,Quintero RA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the effects of interpregnancy weight change on pregnancy outcomes, including recurrent preeclampsia, preterm birth, small-for-gestational age (SGA), large-for-gestational age (LGA), and cesarean delivery, among women with a history of preeclampsia. We also evaluated whether these ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Tabet M,Banna S,Luong L,Kirby R,Chang JJ

更新日期：2020-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:An abdominal gunshot wound in pregnancy warrants prompt surgical exploration but does not mandate uterine evacuation. Despite an entry and exit bullet wound to the uterus an apparent desire for pregnancy termination, a conservative approach was adopted with primary repair of the uterus, in conjunction with surgical re...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Kirshon B,Young R,Gordon AN

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal alloimmune neutropenia (NAN) results from neutrophil destruction by transplacental maternal neutrophil-specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies directed against the antigen inherited from the father. Treatment is usually based on recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and prevention...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Desenfants A,Jeziorski E,Plan O,Rodière M,Rimbert M,Muller JY,Taïb J,Cambonie G

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed whether the amniotic fluid index (AFI) or the single deepest pocket (SDP) is the best technique to estimate amniotic fluid volume. The AFI and SDP were compared to a dye-determined or directly measured amniotic fluid volume. A PUBMED search from 1990 to 2006 was conducted using the search terms "si...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Magann EF,Chauhan SP,Doherty DA,Magann MI,Morrison JC

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-five patients undergoing nipple stimulation contraction stress tests were enrolled in this study. Plasma 13,14-dihydro, 15-keto prostaglandin F2 alpha and plasma prolactin concentrations were analyzed before and during the contraction stress tests. Prolactin concentrations were significantly higher (p less than...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Rijhsinghani AG,Dubin NH,Zacur HA,Johnson TR,Niebyl JR

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of first-trimester uterine artery Doppler in the prediction of recurrent preeclampsia (PE). METHODS:Uterine artery pulsatility index (UtPI) was measured at 11 to 13 weeks' gestation in 1,810 women with singleton pregnancies who had developed PE in a previous pregnancy. They were categori...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Demers S,Bujold E,Arenas E,Castro A,Nicolaides KH

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze outcomes after second-stage labor beyond 3 hours and determine if prolonged second stages were intentional. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort analysis of maternal and neonatal outcomes in nulliparous women based on second-stage duration. Medical records were reviewed for management decisions in wo...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bleich AT,Alexander JM,McIntire DD,Leveno KJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: The study aims to assess the impact on neurodevelopmental outcomes of a prolonged hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) after a conservative treatment. STUDY DESIGN: This involves the study of two cohorts of preterm infants 23 to 29 weeks gestation, before (n = 29) and after (n = 54) a ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Aldecoa-Bilbao V,García-Catalán MJ,Gaixa M,Clotet Caba J,Teodoro S,Figaró Voltà C

更新日期：2019-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective study was performed to determine a way to improve conventional transcutaneous bilirubinometry results in healthy term newborn infants. In 118 infants during phototherapy (group A), and in 118 infants without phototherapy (group B), bilirubin determinations were done in duplicate using the Minolta AirS...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Felc Z

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate to what extent indicators of placenta insufficiency are associated with low concentrations of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and IGF-1-binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1) in neonatal blood, and to what extent the concentrations of these growth factors are associated with concentrations of proteins w...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Leviton A,Allred EN,Fichorova RN,VanderVeen DK,O'Shea TM,Kuban K,Dammann O,ELGAN Study Investigators.

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to estimate if preterm premature rupture of membranes in women with cerclage is due to the cerclage itself or rather the underlying risk factors for preterm birth in this population. STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective cohort study of singleton pregnancies who underwent Shirodka...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Muniz Rodriguez A,Pastor A,Fox NS

更新日期：2020-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) increases the risk of complications in pregnancy. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) decreases flares and neonatal lupus syndrome. Limited evidence suggests that HCQ also reduces preeclampsia and preterm birth in SLE pregnancies. We studied whether HCQ was associated with lower odds o...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Do SC,Rizk NM,Druzin ML,Simard JF

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chorioamnionitis has generally been thought to be a contraindication to attempting a delayed interval delivery in a multiple gestation. We present a twin gestation in which a delay of 88 days between the birth of the two infants occurred. Chorioamnionitis observed immediately after the delivery of Twin A was successfu...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Watson WJ,McNelis T

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic ultrasonography has given us the opportunity to diagnose several congenital malformations in utero. Skeletal dysplasias is a heterogeneous group of disorders of the skeleton. Although disorders of bone growth are often diagnosed in utero, it is usually a general diagnosis because the exact syndrome cannot b...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Jaffe R,Santolaya J,Warsof SL

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is associated with increased risk of stillbirth, although the mechanisms are unknown. Obesity is also associated with inflammation. Serum ferritin, C-reactive protein, white blood cell count, and histologic chorioamnionitis are all markers of inflammation. OBJECTIVE:This article determines if inflam...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Harrison MS,Thorsten VR,Dudley DJ,Parker CB,Koch MA,Hogue CJR,Stoll BJ,Silver RM,Varner MW,Pinar MH,Coustan DR,Saade GR,Bukowski RK,Conway DL,Willinger M,Reddy UM,Goldenberg RL

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess whether cord blood carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels in jaundiced term neonates with and without a positive direct Coombs test (DCT) and in healthy controls could be used as a predictor of severe hyperbilirubinemia. The percentage of cord blood COHb should be higher among neonates wi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Tıraş M,Can E,Hamilçıkan Ş

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to describe continuous labor curves, including second stage, based on fetal head station. STUDY DESIGN: We performed a prospective multicenter cohort study. The inclusion criteria were women with singleton uncomplicated cephalic term pregnancies in labor, who delivered vaginally. We use...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Haberman S,Atallah F,Nizard J,Buhule O,Albert P,Gonen R,Ville Y,Paltieli Y

更新日期：2020-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal exposure to infection and inflammation can result in accelerated lung maturation and simultaneously altered lung development. This alteration is characterized by reduced alveolar and vascular formation that is one of the hallmarks of the changes observed in animal models and in infants with bronchopulmonary dysp...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bancalari E

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00