Publications by authors named "M Dreyfus"

Objectives: Carrying out a pregnancy to term in a patient with a paraganglioma or pheochromocytoma (PPGL) results from a multidisciplinary challenge. The objective was to compare our therapeutic attitude with the existing literature and to identify optimal treatment.

Methods: Description of a case of paraganglioma treated during pregnancy at the University Hospital Center of Caen (France) in 2024 and comparison with the literature.

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Background: Increased use of labor induction has renewed interest in outpatient cervical ripening. Post-term pregnancy (i.e.

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Recent research suggests that fetal exposure to antidepressants (ADs) is significantly associated with fetal death, including stillbirth. However, there has been limited investigation into the timing of AD exposure during pregnancy, the specific effect of each drug, and the possibility of indication bias. To address these gaps in knowledge, we conducted a systematic review of literature and disproportionality analyses using the WHO Safety Database (VigiBase).

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Objectives: To evaluate whether the quality scores validated for second-trimester ultrasound scan can be used for third-trimester ultrasound scan.

Methods: Prospective multicenter ancillary study using data from the RECRET study. Nulliparous women, with no reported history, with second- and third-trimester ultrasound examinations performed by the same ultrasonographer and using the same ultrasound machine were recruited.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study analyzed changes in the incidence and causes of maternal deaths due to obstetric hemorrhage in France from 2001 to 2015, focusing on the impact of national guidelines implemented in 2004 and updated in 2014.
  • Findings revealed a significant drop in the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) from 2.3 to 0.8 per 100,000 livebirths, with a notable decrease in deaths from uterine atony.
  • Despite improved clinical care, 88% of maternal deaths from hemorrhage were still considered preventable, highlighting areas needing further improvement in diagnosis and surgical management.
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