Effects of environmental tobacco smoke on the pulmonary circulation in the ovine fetus.

Objective: Epidemiologic studies have highlighted an association between maternal smoking and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn infant. However, the impact of exposure to tobacco smoke on the perinatal pulmonary circulation is currently unknown. The purpose of this study was to assess the pulmonary vascular effects of environmental tobacco smoke in the fetus.

[Morbidity and mortality of patients with preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome transferred in intensive care].

Context: During pregnancy, the two leading causes of admission in intensive care are preeclampsia and obstetric haemorrhage. However, there are few studies about preeclamptic patients admitted in intensive care. Our purpose was to determine the outcome of pregnancies with preeclampsia and/or HELLP syndrome admitted in intensive care.

[Liver hernia. Prognosis and report of 11 cases].

Objectives: Exclusive hepatocele is defined as a hernia containing in majority the liver with possibly some intestinal loops. This study was undertaken to evaluate neonatal morbidity and mortality in this series of exclusive hepatoceles.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed 11 cases of exclusive hepatoceles with delivery at the hospital Jeanne-de-Flandre in the CHRU of Lille, in France.