Publications by authors named "Eko Zhang"

Objective: We sought to assess the efficacy, complication rates, and outcomes for complex monochorionic pregnancies undergoing selective fetal reduction using radiofrequency ablation (RFA).

Study Design: In this prospective observational study, 100 consecutive cases of selective fetal reduction using RFA were analyzed. All cases were managed at the Centre for Fetal Care at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in London.

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Background: We investigated the indications for and maternal and perinatal outcomes following peripartum hysterectomy in a single large tertiary centre.

Materials And Methods: All cases of peripartum hysterectomy between 2000 and 2011 were investigated. Data regarding maternal demographics, previous obstetric and gynaecological history, indications for hysterectomy, and details of haemorrhage, surgical complications and neonatal outcomes were collected.

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Objective: We correlated the prenatal severity with the postnatal outcome of prenatally detected renal pelvic dilatation (RPD).

Methods: Cases of prenatally detected RPD referred between January 2002 and December 2008 were included. Severe RPD was defined as an anterior-posterior diameter of 15 mm, mild and moderate dilatation was defined as 6 to <10 mm and 10 to <15 mm, respectively.

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Objectives: To describe a series of complex fetal anemia cases, detail the appropriate investigations and management, and review the literature.

Methods: Four cases of non-red cell alloimmunization or infective cases of fetal anemia are presented.

Results: Of the four cases presented, one was a neonatal death, one pregnancy was terminated, one case was diagnosed with Diamond Blackfan anemia, and one case was due to recurrent feto-maternal hemorrhages despite negative Kleihauer tests.

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