J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med
December 2022
Objective: The optimal timing of an elective cesarean delivery for uncomplicated placenta previa remains controversial. Although the present guidelines recommend an elective cesarean delivery between 36 and 37weeks of gestation, data supporting this recommendation does not differentiate in outcomes between elective and emergent delivery, or between women with and without ante-partum hemorrhage. Recommendations regarding optimal timing of delivery are based on the risks and benefits associated with delivery at a certain gestational week, compared with a reference of 38 weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis is a unique case of prenatal diagnosis of bowel malrotation suspected by an abnormal course of the duodenum. Early detection of volvulus was enabled, leading to timely intervention and a favorable outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report on the prenatal sonographic appearance of epidermolysis bullosa (EB). The third viable pregnancy of a consanguineous couple was found at 23 weeks to have dysplastic external ears and nose. The neonate was born at 33 weeks and was found to have junctional EB with pyloric atresia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aim: To determine whether there are specific characteristic intrapartum heart rate patterns for fetuses with trisomy 21(T21).
Background Study Design/patients: Intrapartum fetal heart rate (FHR) tracings of T21 fetuses were compared to those of euploid fetuses in a retrospective, observational, matched, case-control study. The study group consisted of 42 fetuses with T21 and 42 matched euploid controls.