Cystic dilatation of umbilical cord associated with patent urachus.

An urachus is a remnant of allantois in embryo development constituting a connection between the dome of the bladder and umbilicus. It develops on day 16 after conception and closes during the pregnancy to form the median umbilical ligament. Patent urachus results from a failure in closing its lumen in 10-12 gestational weeks.

Fetal sigmoid colon mesentery made visible by routine ultrasound in the first and second trimester of pregnancy.

Background: Ultrasound is a routine procedure performed during pregnancy to monitor the status of the human fetus, including the development of the digestive tract. The aim of this publication was to determine the shape of the fetal sigmoid colon mesentery during the first and second trimester of pregnancy by means of ultrasound.

Methods: The study was performed in 45 pregnant women (age: 36.

The impact of chorionicity and the type of twin growth on the early neonatal outcome in twin pregnancies - 20 years of experience from one tertiary perinatal center.

Objective: Twin pregnancies are associated with higher neonatal mortality and morbidity. Growth discordance and monochorionicity are among the factors that worsen the course of pregnancy. The study aimed to assess neonatal conditions and mortality in relation to growth type and chorionicity.

Postnatal condition of the second twin in respect to mode of delivery, chorionicity and type of fetal growth.

Background: The increased use of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) contributes to the increased rate of twin pregnancies, which are burdened with a higher risk of complications. Factors that affect the condition of the second twin are understudied.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the impact of the delivery mode, chorionicity, amnionicity, and the type of fetal growth on the postnatal condition of the second twin.

Women with inflammatory bowel diseases have a suboptimal cervical cancer screening rate and are not aware of the recommended human papilloma virus vaccine.

The aim of the study was to assess the self-reported cervical cancer screening rate among patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and patient attitude towards human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination. A self-designed survey was conducted in hospitalized IBD patients. The survey comprised demographic data, questions regarding cervical smear test frequency and vaccinations recommended for an IBD patient.