Publications by authors named "A Libretti"
Introduction: Uterocervical angle (UCA) is the angle between the anterior or posterior uterine wall and the cervical canal, and it has become an unique ultrasonographic marker in the recent years. The predictive role of the UCA in spontaneous preterm births (sPTB) has been examined by numerous authors, however few data are available on UCA as predictor of labor outcome at term of pregnancy. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of transvaginal ultrasound measurement of UCA at term, and its clinical implications in obstetrics' practice.
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- Birth weight is influenced by both maternal and paternal factors, including genetics, environment, and diet, with maternal characteristics having a stronger impact on fetal growth and infant health.
- While maternal factors like age and prior pregnancies greatly affect birth weight, the role of paternal characteristics, particularly age and height, is still being studied but shows a correlation with variations in newborn size and health outcomes.
- Research suggests that taller fathers may lead to higher birth weights and lower chances of small for gestational age infants, indicating a complex relationship between parental attributes and fetal development that warrants further exploration.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common morbidities of pregnancy. The impact of increased maternal blood glucose on fetoplacental hemodynamics is not fully elucidated, especially in patients with uncontrolled GDM necessitating insulin therapy. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of insulin therapy on the umbilical artery dopplers in GDM pregnancies adequate for gestational-age fetuses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUterine myomas are the most common benign gynecological tumors among women of reproductive age. The laparoscopic approach, when feasible, is considered the most suitable and safe technique for intervention. Typically, uterine muscular wall defects are sutured with absorbable filaments.
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