Placental laser surgery for severe previable feto-fetal transfusion syndrome in triplet gestation.

Information on feto-fetal transfusion syndrome (FFTS) in higher-order multifetal gestation is limited. We report outcomes of 10 triplet pregnancies treated by fetoscopic laser occlusion of the chorioangiopagous vessels (FLOC). The study period was August 1992 to August 2008.

Antenatal fetal surveillance in pregnancies complicated by fetal gastroschisis.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if antenatal fetal surveillance should be considered in pregnancies complicated by fetal gastroschisis, and if so, what gestational age should testing begin.

Study Design: During an 18-year period, all pregnancies delivered of a newborn that had gastroschisis were identified. Numerous data parameters were collected, including gestational age at delivery, birthweight, indication for delivery, antenatal testing results if performed, and neonatal outcome.

The effect of a prolonged time interval between antenatal corticosteroid administration and delivery on outcomes in preterm neonates: a cohort study.

Objective: This study was undertaken to determine whether the neonatal benefit of a single complete course of antenatal corticosteroids diminishes when delivery is remote from administration (> 14 days).

Study Design: This retrospective 2 center cohort trial included women who received a single complete course of antenatal corticosteroids and delivered a viable singleton infant between 26 and 34 weeks of gestation. Patients were divided into 1 of 2 groups on the basis of the interval from first corticosteroid dose to delivery (2-14 days and > 14 days).

Anterior lingual thyroglossal cyst: antenatal diagnosis, management, and long-term outcome.

Objective: To describe the long-term outcome of a large anterior lingual thyroglossal duct cyst, diagnosed antenatally by ultrasound that completely obstructed the oral cavity and had almost completely replaced the anterior two-thirds lingual musculature.

Methods: Longitudinal observation.

Results: Anticipated airway obstruction at birth did not occur.