Publications by authors named "E M Meijer-van den Bergh"

Recordings of patient-doctor interactions is a recommended method in communication research. However, concerns are expressed regarding audio-recording of conversations with vulnerable patients. Our study examined experiences of children, parents, and oncologists with recording diagnostic conversations in the pediatric acute leukemia setting.

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  • The study focused on assessing long-term pediatric outcomes for children with monochorionic diamniotic twins who underwent fetoscopic laser photocoagulation (FLP) for twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).
  • Researchers utilized a web-based survey through REDCap to collect parent-reported outcomes from families across the U.S. and beyond, targeting patients treated from 2011 to 2019.
  • The study achieved a survey response rate of 37.3% in 2019 and 57.8% in 2020, with high completion rates across various questionnaires designed to evaluate the children's developmental status.
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Background: Hemorrhage associated with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Estimating blood loss in these individuals is a critical component of comprehensive preoperative planning.

Objective: A semiquantitative score based on transvaginal ultrasound was developed and tested to predict PAS, estimate its severity, and blood loss in individuals with clinical and ultrasound evidence suggesting PAS.

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  • Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a serious birth defect that can make it hard for babies to breathe and can lead to death.
  • Taking care of a baby with CDH before they are born is complicated and needs a team of different doctors working together.
  • This review talks about how to better identify and manage CDH during pregnancy to help improve the chances of survival and health for these babies.
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Introduction: Fetal aqueductal stenosis (AS) affects approximately 1:1,000 pregnancies. Obstruction of cerebral spinal fluid circulation occurs at the aqueduct of Sylvius, leading to progressive hydrocephalus and macrocephaly, which often necessitates cesarean section (CS). The purpose of this study was to describe maternal outcomes associated with fetal AS.

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