Fetal echocardiographic screening of pregnancies of mothers with anti-Ro and/or anti-La antibodies.

abstract：:Fifty-four pregnant patients referred for nonstress testing with findings suggestive of intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) were followed with serial biochemical determinations and ultrasound evaluations. Confirmation of IUGR was made in 18 of the neonates based on body weights below the 10th percentile. Stepwise d...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hassan MM,Bottoms SF,Mariona FG,Syner FN,Simkowski KM,Sokol RJ

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of preterm labor is not uncommon in the pregnant quadriplegic. Early diagnosis is hampered by the inability of most quadriplegics to sense uterine contractions in the usual way. A patient we recently treated for preterm labor learned to recognize contractions by the associated symptoms of autonomic hype...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Catanzarite VA,Ferguson JE 2nd,Weinstein C,Belton SR

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of inadvertent third trimester amniocenteses occurring during attempted spinal tap and culdocentesis are presented. These hitherto undescribed occurrences stress potential complications of these invasive diagnostic procedures in the gravid woman. ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sherer DM,Abramowicz JS

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of vertical transmission to the fetus, especially with rupture of membranes. Two cases of primary herpes and two cases of recurrent herpes in pregnancy with preterm premature rupture of membranes and expectant manage...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Dietrich YM,Napolitano PG

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) is a group of rare congenital malformations of the lung and airways. Lung ultrasound (LU) is increasingly used to diagnose neonatal respiratory diseases since it is quick, easy to learn, and radiation-free, but no formal data exist for congenital ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Yousef N,Mokhtari M,Durand P,Raimondi F,Migliaro F,Letourneau A,Tissières P,De Luca D

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There were 107 episodes of pyelonephritis associated with pregnancy or the early puerperium occurring in 103 gravidas investigated retrospectively for information concerning prematurity, low birthweight, and antibiotic susceptibility patterns in the recovered microorganisms. No difference was found in the incidence of...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Fan YD,Pastorek JG 2nd,Miller JM Jr,Mulvey J

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on small studies and not on statistically valid clinical trials, guidelines for neonatal transfusions remain controversial and practices vary greatly. Premature infants and critically ill neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) often require blood transfusions and extremely preterm neonates receive a...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Del Vecchio A,Franco C,Petrillo F,D'Amato G

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of massive hydramnios involving a twin-twin transfusion syndrome is presented with death of the larger twin and the development of hydrops fetalis in the surviving smaller twin. The amniotic fluid volume of the surviving twin became normal and the hydrops fetalis resolved spontaneously in utero. Concomitant wit...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Kirshon B,Moise KJ Jr,Mari G,Rothchild S,Wasserstrum N

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate neutrophil chemotaxis and random migration in healthy newborn infants and septic neonates with similar gestational and postnatal age. Possible relationships between chemotactic activity, random migration, causative microorganisms, and clinical course of septic infants were also in...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Türkmen M,Satar M,Atici A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective review of placental materials (membranes, chorionic plate, umbilical cord) derived from preterm birth is reported. All those studied had intact membranes on admission and did not have spontaneous rupture. Those with preterm labor unresponsive to tocolysis, including those with brief and more prolonged ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Perkins RP,Zhou SM,Butler C,Skipper BJ

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes 40 consecutive emergency cerclages on dilated and effaced cervices prior to 26 weeks' gestation. These "emergency" cerclages were associated with a mean extension of gestational age of 12 weeks (range, 3 days to 20.5 weeks). Thirty-one of 40 pregnancies were carried to 28 weeks' gestation and 23 ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Mitra AG,Katz VL,Bowes WA Jr,Carmichael S

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this paper is to determine whether acyclovir suppression provides a greater cost savings over no medical therapy in the management of recurrent genital herpes (HSV) in pregnancy. Estimates of the risk of HSV recurrence and cesarean delivery rates in acyclovir-treated and -untreated patients and freque...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Scott LL,Alexander J

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of transabdominal vibroacoustic stimulation has been shown to improve the efficiency of antepartum fetal surveillance. The ability of the fetus to habituate to such a stimulus has also been suggested as a means of assessing the function of the central nervous system. The purpose of this blinded prospective inv...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Smith CV,Davis SR,Rayburn WF,Nelson RM

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To evaluate if an antibiotic automatic stop order (ASO) changed early antibiotic exposure (use in the first 7 days of life) or clinical outcomes in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. Study Design We compared birth characteristics, early antibiotic exposure, morbidity, and mortality data in VLBW infants (w...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Tolia VN,Desai S,Qin H,Rayburn PD,Poon G,Murthy K,Ellsbury DL,Chiruvolu A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mixoploidy is rare chromosomal disorder characterized by multiple cell lines, usually including triploidy, within tissues. Pregnancy outcome has generally been considered poor with congenital anomalies and developmental delay reported in postnatally diagnosed cases. We report on two cases of abnormal midtrimester ultr...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Jadhav AR,Dildy GA,Belfort MA,Lacassie Y,Carey JC

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The management of breech presentation may improve perinatal outcomes. The aim of this study was to synthesize and compare published evidence of four national guidelines on breech presentation. STUDY DESIGN:A descriptive review of four recently published national guidelines on breech presentation and external...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Tsakiridis I,Mamopoulos A,Athanasiadis A,Dagklis T

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of similar buccal and vaginal misoprostol doses for induction of labor. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective chart review of 207 consecutive women undergoing term induction of labor with misoprostol. Misoprostol route and dosing were collected. Time to delivery and other labor outcomes (e.g., v...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Dorr ML,Pierson RC,Daggy J,Quinney SK,Haas DM

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV (EDS IV) is a rare but serious disorder of connective tissue that is characterized by the abnormal production or secretion of type III collagen. Experience with pregnant patients exhibiting this syndrome is limited. This report describes the successful management of a pregnancy in a woma...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Weinbaum PJ,Cassidy SB,Campbell WA,Rickles FR,Vintzileos AM,Nochimson DJ,Tsipouras P

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the outcome of a relatively large cohort of women with suspected placenta accreta who underwent prophylactic pelvic artery catheterization prior to cesarean section. All pregnant women with suspected placenta accreta who delivered in one tertiary center were included in this retrospective study. All patient...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sivan E,Spira M,Achiron R,Rimon U,Golan G,Mazaki-Tovi S,Schiff E

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim To determine the challenges, if any, in translating the benefits of surfactant replacement therapy (SRT) to a resource-limited setting. Method This was a retrospective descriptive study comparing the outcome of 75 cases who received surfactant and 69 controls who did not at the University Hospital of the West Indi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hamilton N,Trotman H

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Managing preterm rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a balance between benefits of prolonging gestation and the risks of perinatal infection. This study evaluates a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the detection of amniotic fluid infection and neonatal complications by amniocentesis following PPROM. A total o...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Debiève F,Ska S,Williams O,Hutchings G,Bernard P,Grandjean P,Hubinont C

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultrastructural architecture of colostral cells of mothers of pre- and full-term infants is described. The polymorphonuclears were engaged in vivid phagocytosis of fat droplets. Similar findings were observed on the macrophages. The lymphocytes appeared normal in size and ultrastructure. A small number of eosinoph...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Straussberg R,Hart J,Alexandrova S,Sirota L,Djaldetti M,Bessler H

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report about two newborns with sudden onset of inability of mechanical ventilation due to transient chest wall rigidity after fentanyl i.v. bolus of 2 and 4 microg/kg, respectively, resulting in severe hypoxemia and secondary bradycardia. A third case developed a rigidity of the tongue after fentanyl bolus, which c...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Müller P,Vogtmann C

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstetrical antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is associated with maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Standard treatment with low-dose acetylsalicylic acid and unfractionated heparin has achieved up to a 70 to 80% likelihood of success. Conversely, up to 30% of women with APS will have further pregnancy losses, d...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Chang P,Millar D,Tsang P,Lim K,Houlihan E,Stephenson M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the accuracy of clinically estimated fetal weight (CEFW) in patients with gestational diabetes (GDM), pregestational diabetes (DM), and obesity. STUDY DESIGN:This is a retrospective analysis of Consortium of Safe Labor data. Subjects were classified into six groups: DM, DM and obese, GDM, GDM an...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Drassinower D,Timofeev J,Huang CC,Benson JE,Driggers RW,Landy HJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Finland a nationwide free prenatal care system was mandated by law in 1944. At present, 99.9% of Finland's pregnant women use it. The primary aim is to provide advice and care to all women in local centers and to identify pregnant women exhibiting risk factors and refer them to specialized prenatal units located in...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hakala TH,Ylikorkala O

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surfactant and noninvasive ventilation are two major strategies for the treatment of neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). However, the optimal time for surfactant administering is yet controversial. This study compared the early and rescue Calsurf administration in preterm infants with RDS. STU...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Rong Z,Chang L,Cheng H,Wang H,Zhu X,Peng F,Fan Q,Lu W,Pan R,Xiong L,Jiao R,Sun J,Xia S,Xie J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Placenta previa and prior cesarean delivery are known risk factors for placenta accreta. However, other risk factors have not been identified. Our objective was to examine risk factors for accreta using data collected prospectively in a large multicenter cohort. STUDY DESIGN:Secondary analysis of women with ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bowman ZS,Eller AG,Bardsley TR,Greene T,Varner MW,Silver RM

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serial ultrasound measurements of the fetus under investigation is an important indicator of fetal growth, and thus fetal health. To assess how reliable those measurements are, a videotape was made, and, utilizing an ultrasound machine that allowed the placement of callipers on the videotape, the dispersion of the mea...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Vine DG,Cooperberg PL,Dansereau J

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This communication examines the diagnostic value of the leukocyte esterase activity (LEA) test in the detection of intra-amniotic infection. Amniotic fluid from 171 consecutive patients with premature rupture of membranes (n = 149) and preterm labor (n = 22) was obtained through amniocentesis. Gram stain, bacterial an...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Romero R,Emamian M,Wan M,Yarkoni S,McCormack W,Mazor M,Hobbins JC

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00