Poor Correlation between Fetal Tissue Doppler Imaging and Pulsed Wave Myocardial Performance Indices
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that MPI measured from PWD and TDI have a weak correlation and cannot be used interchangeably, even with the exclusion of suboptimal TDI-MPI scans from the analysis. Given the lack of correlation between the two methods, the high variation in TDI waveform and the lack of unified approach to TDI analysis we feel further research is needed before adoption of this technique. (Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy)
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - March 22, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Prenatal diagnosis of Skeletal Dysplasias: What can CT do for you?
Skeletal dysplasias (SDs) are a heterogeneous group of heritable disorders that affect development of bone and cartilage. Because each SD is individually rare and because of the heterogeneity within and among disorders, prenatal diagnosis of a specific SD remains challenging. Molecular genetic diagnosis involves invasive testing, which some patients are not amenable to. Further, genetic analysis is time consuming, and results may not become available in time to make pregnancy management decisions. Low-dose fetal CT can aid in the prenatal evaluation of SDs. The main downside is the low but true risk of fetal radiation expo...
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - March 22, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Outcomes of Elective Compared to Non-Elective Fetal Reduction by Radiofrequency Ablation in Monochorionic Multifetal Pregnancies
Conclusion: In this retrospective cohort study, elective reduction of MC twins using RFA was associated with no cases of fetal loss or PPROM within 4 weeks of the procedure and a 100% live birth rate. (Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy)
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - March 16, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Outcomes in elective compared to non-elective fetal reduction by radiofrequency ablation in monochorionic multifetal pregnancies
Conclusion
In this retrospective cohort study, elective reduction of MC twins using RFA was associated with no cases of fetal loss or PPROM within four weeks of the procedure, and a 100% live birth rate. (Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy)
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - March 16, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Subjective and objective sonographic assessment for the prenatal detection of neonatal coarctation of the aorta
Introduction/Objective: To assess the performance of antenatal ultrasound markers in detecting neonatal coarctation of the aorta (CoA).
Methods: We performed a retrospective study including fetuses with suspected CoA and no other cardiac abnormalities. Data obtained from antenatal ultrasounds included subjective assessment of ventricular and arterial asymmetry, appearance of aortic arch, presence of a persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC), and objective Z-score measurements of the mitral (MV), tricuspid (TV), aortic (AV) and pulmonary (PV) valves. Performance of antenatal ultrasound markers in predicting postnatal C...
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - March 7, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Imaging Factors Affecting Prenatal Counseling in Orofacial Clefts
Conclusion: Prenatal imaging can accurately assess the type of orofacial cleft and evaluate maxillary shift and deviation of the premaxilla. It underestimates the nose deformity.Fetal Diagn Ther (Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy)
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - February 28, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Imaging Factors Affecting Prenatal Counseling in Orofacial Clefts
Conclusion: Prenatal imaging can accurately assess the type of orofacial cleft and evaluate maxillary shift and deviation of the premaxilla. It underestimates the nose deformity. (Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy)
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - February 28, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Imaging factors affecting prenatal counselling in orofacial clefts
Conclusion: Prenatal imaging can accurately assess the type of orofacial cleft and evaluate maxillary shift and deviation of the premaxilla. It underestimates the nose deformity. (Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy)
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - February 28, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Contents
Fetal Diagn Ther 2022;49:I –VIII (Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy)
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - February 23, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
