Publications by authors named "Katie Ellul"
Urinary tract dilation (UTD), which refers to the abnormal dilation of the urinary collection system, is the most common finding on prenatal ultrasound and presents with varying severity, presentation, etiology, and prognosis. Prenatal classification and risk stratification aim to prevent postnatal complications, such as urinary tract infections and further kidney dysfunction. Parents expecting a child with UTD should be counseled by a multidisciplinary team consisting of maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and pediatric urology and nephrology providers.
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- The study investigates the significance of mid-trimester placental growth factor (PlGF) in pregnancies that had abnormal first-trimester biomarker levels, excluding those with chromosomal or structural anomalies.
- It compares outcomes between pregnancies with normal and low PlGF levels, finding that low PlGF is linked to higher rates of fetal growth restriction, preterm-preeclampsia, and preterm delivery, as well as specific placental pathology.
- The results suggest that mid-trimester low PlGF is a stronger predictor of placental complications than ultrasound assessments, indicating its potential utility in monitoring high-risk pregnancies.
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether a web-based education strategy could improve maternal knowledge of placental complications of pregnancy and reduce maternal anxiety in high risk-pregnancies.
Methods: Prospective study in the Placenta Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario. Maternal demographics and Internet usage were recorded at the patient's baseline appointment.