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Prophylactic Hypogastric Artery Ligation during Placenta Percreta Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Conclusion Our data suggest there was no benefit in the use of prophylactic HAL in decreasing surgical blood loss or amount of blood products transfused in patients who had a cesarean hysterectomy performed for placenta percreta. Précis Prophylactic HAL does not decrease blood loss during surgery for placenta percreta. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports)
Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - June 28, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kuhn, Theresa Martimucci, Kristina Al-Khan, Abdulla Bilinski, Robyn Zamudio, Stacy Alvarez-Perez, Jesus Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

An Unusual Neonatal Presentation of Scimitar Syndrome
We present a case of a 37 weeks' gestation male infant with antenatal ultrasound findings of suspected partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) and coarctation of the aorta. The newborn presented with respiratory distress, a chest X-ray and chest computed tomography (CT) angiogram confirmed the diagnosis of scimitar syndrome. The combination of scimitar syndrome with aortic coarctation is extremely rare with only a few cases previously reported. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text ...
Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - June 20, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Abdul Aziz, Ahmad Thomas, Sumesh Lautner, David Al Awad, Essa Hamadan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Immunological Emergency in Neonate: Case Report and Role of Early Screening
We report a case of SCID in term infants born to consanguineous parents who were presented with clinical and laboratory findings of erythroderma, severe infection, failure to thrive, eosinophilia, and elevated immunoglobulin E (IgE) together with immunodeficiency. A timely diagnosis was followed by successful hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) therapy. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports)
Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - June 18, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Samedi, Veronica Mugarab Shafey, Amy Al Awad, Essa Favela, Luis Murguia Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Sonographic Estimated Fetal Weight among Diabetics at  ≥ 34 Weeks and Composite Neonatal Morbidity
Conclusion Among diabetic women with SEFW > 90th percentile for GA, CNM was significantly higher than in women with estimate at 10 to 90th percentile. Despite the increased risk of CNM, these newborns did not have long-term morbid sequela. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports)
Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - June 11, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Al-Hafez, Leen Pirics, Michael L. Chauhan, Suneet P. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A Qualitative Analysis of Challenges and Successes in Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening
Conclusion Structure, culture, education, and commitment all contribute to the success of ROP screening in the NICU. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports)
Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - June 11, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Bain, Lisa C. Kristensen-Cabrera, Alexandria I. Lee, Henry C. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research