Publications by authors named "Yoshiki Masahashi"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated the impact of velamentous cord insertion (VCI) on outcomes in twin pregnancies, revealing higher rates of VCI in monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twins compared to dichorionic (DC) twins.
- Significant risk factors for VCI included the mother's body mass index and having MCDA twins, while assisted reproductive technology provided some protection against VCI.
- In MCDA twins, VCI was linked to negative outcomes such as fetal growth restriction, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, and preterm birth, highlighting the importance of monitoring cord insertion during pregnancy.
Article Synopsis
- * Results showed that twin pregnancies had higher serum creatinine levels and lower estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) compared to singleton pregnancies, with higher rates of renal dysfunction (7.9% for twins vs 2.6% for singletons).
- * Key risk factors for maternal renal dysfunction included having twins, being a first-time mother (nulliparity), and having preeclampsia, but all cases of renal dysfunction in twin pregnancies improved postpartum.
Purpose: To assess the impact of the interpregnancy interval (IPI) after cesarean delivery on the risks of adverse perinatal events during subsequent pregnancies.
Methods: We retrospectively examined perinatal outcomes of subsequent pregnancies of women whose most recent birth experience involved cesarean delivery at our hospital between January 2014 and December 2019. IPI was defined as the time between live birth and subsequent conception.