Publications by authors named "Luiza Graca Coutinho"

Objective: This study aimed to analyze prenatal diagnosis, perinatal outcomes, and postnatal follow-up in fetuses with ectopia cordis (EC).

Methods: This retrospective analysis accessed 31 patients with EC who were either diagnosed or referred to a tertiary Fetal Medicine centers for EC diagnosis in Brazil, Germany, Italy, and Poland. We analyzed prenatal diagnosis, perinatal outcomes, and follow-up in these patients.

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Objective: This study aimed to assess the perinatal outcomes of pregnancies with a prenatal diagnosis of congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study based on information contained in the medical records of pregnant women whose fetuses had been prenatally diagnosed with congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation by ultrasonography.

Results: Sample analysis was based on 21 singleton pregnancies with confirmed isolated fetal congenital cystic adenomatoid malformations.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Luiza Graca Coutinho"

  • - Luiza Graca Coutinho's research focuses on prenatal diagnosis and perinatal outcomes of various congenital anomalies, particularly ectopia cordis and congenital pulmonary airway malformations.
  • - In her recent study on ectopia cordis, she conducted a retrospective analysis of 31 patients from multiple countries, highlighting the importance of prenatal diagnosing and monitoring for better perinatal care.
  • - Coutinho also investigated perinatal outcomes related to congenital cystic adenomatoid malformations, analyzing a cohort of 21 singleton pregnancies to evaluate the implications of prenatal diagnoses on clinical outcomes.