Publications by authors named "Stephanie E Dukhovny"
The Process of Developing a Comprehensive Maternal-Fetal Surgery Center.
Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Fetal therapy has evolved to include treatments for complex fetal disorders, leading to the establishment of specialized maternal-fetal surgery centers across the country.
- These centers adopt a multidisciplinary approach to prioritize both the safety of pregnant patients and the health of the fetus.
- While existing literature outlines what makes an effective center, there’s a lack of guidance on how to actually create one, highlighting the complex and resource-intensive journey involved in building these facilities.
Objective: To assess the incidence and severity of preeclampsia in pregnancies complicated by fetal hydrops.
Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of singleton gestations from 2005 to 2008 in California. The primary predictor was fetal hydrops and the primary outcome was preeclampsia.