Predicting perinatal mortality in preterm intrauterine growth restriction.

abstract：:We present an unusual case, in which a woman presenting with markedly decreased fetal movements at 29 weeks gestation following a recent increase in fundal height was noted sonographically to have fetal hydrops consisting of scalp edema, marked hepatomegaly, ascites, and polyhydramnios. No lethal structural congenital...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Levine Z,Sherer DM,Jacobs A,Rotenberg O

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of maternal intravenous (IV) administration of glucose on fetal breathing and its associated fetal heart patterns. Sixteen healthy women at term gestation participated in the study. The outcome of each of the pregnancies was normal. Fetal breathing and fetal electrocard...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Divon MY,Zimmer EZ,Yeh SY,Vilenski A,Sarna Z,Paldi E,Platt LD

更新日期：1985-10-01 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:To investigate the effect of pretreatment with obestatin (OB), an endogenous hormone also found in mother's milk, in experimental necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). STUDY DESIGN:Pups were randomized into four groups: control, OB-control, NEC, and OB-NEC. NEC was induced by asphyxia and hypothermia in the NEC a...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Korkut S,Özdemir A,Yay AH,Yalçın B,Ceylan M,Korkmaz L,Yazıcı C,Güntürk İ,Kurtoğlu S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:End-stage renal disease complicates only a small percentage of pregnancies, but, of these, virtually all become anemic due to a deficiency in erythropoietin. Erythropoietin has been shown to correct anemia due to renal disease in nonpregnant patients. We report two cases of erythropoietin use during pregnancy complica...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Scott LL,Ramin SM,Richey M,Hanson J,Gilstrap LC 3rd

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the predictors and outcomes of pregnant women with vaginal-rectal carriage of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). We performed an unmatched 1:4 case-control study with two control groups (13 CA-MRSA cases, 52 methicillin-sensitive S. au...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Chen KT,Campbell H,Borrell LN,Huard RC,Saiman L,Della-Latta P

更新日期：2007-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to evaluate if maternal serum hormones along the maternal-fetal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, when drawn prior to labor induction, differed between women who delivered vaginally and those who underwent cesarean. STUDY DESIGN:This was a prospective observational study at a single...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Cawyer CR,Lobashevksy E,Corley-Topham G,Anderson S,Owen J,Subramaniam A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) scar formation is considered a visual marker of vaccination and cell-mediated immune response. This study characterized the association between pregnancy and birth characteristics with BCG scar formation. STUDY DESIGN:Pregnant women were enrolled prospectively. Infants were fo...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Schiaffino F,Lee GO,Paredes-Olortegui M,Cabrera L,Penataro-Yori P,Gilman RH,Kosek MN

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limited research in young adults and immature animals suggests a detrimental effect of tobacco on bone during growth. We aimed to determine the adverse effects of maternal nicotine exposure during pregnancy and lactation on neonatal rat bone development, and to determine a protective effect of ascorbic acid. Gravid ra...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Koklu E,Gunes T,Gunes I,Canoz O,Kurtoglu S,Duygulu F,Erez R

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infants of diabetic mothers (IDMs) are at known risk for developing a hypertrophic type of cardiomyopathy. The severity of IDM cardiomyopathy can vary from an incidental finding on echocardiography to an infant with severe symptoms of congestive heart failure. The purpose of this article is to review the pathophysiolo...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Reller MD,Kaplan S

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to identify prenatal predictive factors for perinatal outcome and to estimate fetal hemoglobin (Hb) levels in large fetomaternal hemorrhages (transfused blood volume [TBV] > 20 mL) by performing a case-series study ( N = 32). Perinatal outcome was favorable (F group, N = 22) and poor (P group, N = 10: four f...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Huissoud C,Divry V,Dupont C,Gaspard M,Rudigoz RC

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) is the most common cause of severe thrombocytopenia in an otherwise healthy newborn. The most serious complication is intracranial hemorrhage, which can occur either in the fetus or the newborn. Despite the known serious sequelae, both antenatal management and neonatal treat...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Symington A,Paes B

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chorioamnionitis contributes to neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. We aimed to evaluate of the impact of clinical and histological chorioamnionitis on mortality and morbidity of preterm infants. Maternal and neonatal data were collected in a retrospective cohort of preterm infants less than 30 weeks' gesta...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Nasef N,Shabaan AE,Schurr P,Iaboni D,Choudhury J,Church P,Dunn MS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrapartum fetal scalp sampling for platelet counts in maternal autoimmune thrombocytopenia has been advocated for determining route of delivery. We report a case in which two coagulated scalp samples were believed to indicate a normal fetal platelet count. As a result, vaginal delivery of a severely thrombocytopenic...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Moise KJ Jr,Patton DE,Cano LE

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: New treatments are needed for multidrug-resistant (MDR) gram-negative infections in neonates. Ceftolozane/tazobactam is a β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combination that has broad-spectrum activity against most common gram-negative bacteria, including MDR strains. We evaluated pharmacokinetics (PK) and safet...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Ang JY,Arrieta A,Bradley JS,Zhang Z,Yu B,Rizk ML,Johnson MG,Rhee EG

更新日期：2020-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the accuracy of antenatal renal pelvis measurement as a screening tool for renal anomalies we reviewed the antenatal ultrasounds performed at our institution over 1 year. Renal pelvis dilation was found in 3.8% of pregnancies followed by our obstetrics department. In nine (17.6%) infants renal anomalies w...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Fasolato V,Poloniato A,Bianchi C,Spagnolo D,Valsecchi L,Ferrari A,Paesano P,Del Maschio A

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to estimate the contemporary national rate of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and its associated hospital cost during delivery hospitalization. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a retrospective study identifying all delivery hospitalizations in the United States between 2011 and 2012....

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Chen HY,Chauhan SP,Blackwell SC

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing concern about Chlamydia trachomatis infection during pregnancy, because of reports of increased maternal, fetal, and neonatal risks. Amniotic fluid is known to possess antibacterial activity and has recently been shown to inhibit formation of chlamydial inclusions in McCoy cell culture. To further ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Ismail MA,Salti GI,Block BS,Moawad AH

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liposomal amphotericin B L-Amp B, a novel formulation of Amp B, is effective for the treatment of invasive fungal infections in children and adults and is associated with less toxicity than the conventional preparation. Data on the use of L-Amp B in neonates is scarce. We describe the clinical course of two premature ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： al Arishi H,Frayha HH,Kalloghlian A,al Alaiyan S

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS) is a multisystem, autosomal-recessive disorder characterized by oculocutaneous albinism, platelet storage pool deficiency resulting in prolonged bleeding, and ceroid lipofuscin deposition. Affected individuals may suffer from blindness, pulmonary fibrosis, colitis, and bleeding diathesi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Spencer J,Rosengren S

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives This study aims to examine the relationship between hospital birth volume and multiple maternal morbidities among low-risk pregnancies in rural hospitals, urban non-teaching hospitals, and urban teaching hospitals, using a representative sample of U.S. hospitals. Study Design Using the 2011 Nationwide Inpat...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Kozhimannil KB,Thao V,Hung P,Tilden E,Caughey AB,Snowden JM

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent report has noted an association between Helicobacter pylori and hyperemesis gravidarum. We present two cases in which first-trimester patients with severe hyperemesis gravidarum requiring intravenous fluid replacement were placed on oral erythromycin therapy for other nonrelated conditions. Surprisingly, mark...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： El Younis CM,Abulafia O,Sherer DM

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection occurring during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery. This case report describes successful treatment of preterm labor during acute COVID-19 infection. Standard treatment for preterm labor may allow patients with acute COVID-19 infectio...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Browne PC,Linfert JB,Perez-Jorge E

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred twenty-one patients underwent an ultrasound examination within 48 hours of delivery to assess prospectively the reliability of the diagnosis of intrauterine growth retardation. Sonographic parameters examined included the abdominal circumference, sonographic estimate of fetal weight, the head to abdominal ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Weiner CP,Robinson D

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aim to quantify the impact of obesity on maternal intensive care unit (ICU) admission. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a population-based, retrospective cohort study of Ohio live births from 2006 to 2012. The primary outcome was maternal ICU admission. The primary exposure was maternal body mass index (BMI)...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Masters HR,Housley E,Van Hook JW,DeFranco E

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study a possible relation between the use of postnatal glucocorticoids and the incidence and severity of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), we conducted a retrospective study over a 4-year period that compared data of 161 preterm infants treated with hydrocortisone for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) with the data ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Termote J,Schalij-Delfos NE,Donders AR,Cats BP

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caffeine is commonly used in the treatment of apnea of prematurity. The skin of preterm infants varies considerably in its level of maturity. To understand skin absorption in low birthweight infants (less than 1500 gm) with gestational age between 26 and 34 weeks, a group of 56 preterm babies was studied after percuta...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Amato M,Hüppi P,Isenschmid M,Schneider H

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the variables associated with sepsis-associated mortality, as well as to develop a severity risk score to predict death in very low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates affected by nosocomial sepsis. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. Infants weighing ≤ 1500 g with neonatal sepsis of nosocomial ori...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Prieto CL,Colomer BF,Sastre JB

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to compare the incidence of recurrent spontaneous preterm delivery (SPTD) in patients with cervical cerclage treated with weekly 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P) injections versus daily outpatient nursing surveillance (ONS) without 17P. Included in this retrospective cohort study were sing...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Rebarber A,Cleary-Goldman J,Istwan NB,Rhea DJ,Desch C,Russo-Stieglitz K,Saltzman DH

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00