S Tercanli

..To estimate the Down syndrome detection rate for nuchal translucency (NT) screening in twins when fetus-specific risk allows for between-fetus NT correlation...

..Our aim was to supplement the mostly individual case reports on the rarely occurring and life-threatening condition of ectopic pregnancy developing in a Caesarean section scar...

..These results were compared with the reference laboratory values that reflect the general obstetric population, which underwent the same investigative protocol...

..We have recently reported a prospective study evaluating the size of the maternal spleen throughout pregnancy and hereby review the results and their implications...

..To evaluate the outcome of euploid fetuses with increased nuchal translucency thickness (NT) expressed in multiples of the median (MoM) or delta-NT...

..To compare mid-gestation sonographic measurements of all five digits of the hands of fetuses with Down syndrome with those of normal controls...

..Healthcare professionals should be familiar with the possibility of untoward sequelae and how a modern work-up can help in guiding conservative options, thus reducing morbidity and preserving fertility...

..Data on relevant family history and persistence of nuchal edema provide additional relevant information for planning pregnancy management...

..The current review aims to address some of these issues...

..To evaluate ultrasound prenasal thickness (PT) as a way of enhancing the Down syndrome (DS) screening performance of second-trimester nasal bone (NB) length measurement...

..Whether there is any significant benefit of adding first-trimester biochemistry or nasal bone scanning in screening ART-conceived twins awaits further investigation...

..To describe a method for deciding whether an individual's first-trimester Down syndrome screening test result justifies further testing in the second trimester...

..To evaluate the cross-trimester multiple marker correlation and the minimum marker combination needed for detecting various chromosomal aneuploidies...

..To determine whether Down syndrome can be detected by combining measurements of fetal nasal bone (NB) length, prenasal thickness (PT) and digits 2 and 3 of the hand...

..To investigate whether second trimester serum inhibin levels differ in pregnancies conceived by assisted reproduction technology (ART)...

..A significant overall growth pattern of spleen area in pregnancy with increasing gestational age was found. Normograms from these data can be used to evaluate splenomegaly throughout pregnancy...

..To assess whether there is a correlation between nuchal translucency (NT) and nuchal skin-fold (NF) measurements, in Down syndrome and in normal pregnancies...

..To construct tables for 'bedside' estimation of Down syndrome risk based on maternal age and ultrasound prenasal thickness (PT) measurements...

..This case report describes a rare clinical presentation of chorioangioma diagnosed prenatally because of raised-maternal serum (MS) alpha-fetoprotein...

..This can be achieved immediately following the first part of the integrated DS test. This model obviates the ethical, clinical, and financial implications of further assessing about 60% of the affected pregnancies...

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..The current review provides examples and discussions of the various applications in obstetrics, gynaecology and assisted reproduction in which 3D TVS is a useful supplement to image modality...

..In addition, this screening method enables to specifically identify those fetuses at risk of DS and other anomalies, and thus contributes to a better outcome...

..This study evaluates the contribution of NT screening in spontaneously conceived and assisted conception twin pregnancies...

..The current study aims to assess the relative risk of isolated increased nuchal translucency (NT) in consecutive normal pregnancies...

..An informative brochure is available at Israeli embassies worldwide. A meticulous recruitment process, extensive follow-up procedures, and the offering of incentives to the host department tutors are integral features of the program...

..Enhanced expression of p43-placental isoferritin was observed in DS placentae and fetal kidneys. This may explain the increased p43-placental isoferritin levels in the maternal serum of DS gestations...

..02). These findings suggest that the long-term prognosis of the euploid fetuses with large NT (<5 mm) is reassuring in younger women...

..Therefore, it should be systematically performed before any fetal reduction in high-order multiple pregnancies is planned...

..It has been reported that second-trimester serum markers may be affected by assisted reproduction, leading to a higher false-positive rate...

..To construct tables for 'bedside' estimation of Down syndrome risk based on maternal age and nuchal translucency measurements...

..Here were report on the sonographic features of the common chromosomal anomalies and their significance in prenatal diagnosis...

..We present sonographical, clinical and autopsy findings and discuss the pathogenesis of VACTERL-Association as a defect of mesenchymal development in early embryogenesis...

..The same trend is seen in the whole field of prenatal medicine, illustrated by the detection of the fetal rhesus D status from the maternal blood and the use of Doppler ultrasound in the management of fetal anemia...

..To construct charts for cervical length in a low risk population measured by transvaginal ultrasonography...

..3. Shared decision making regarding tests and investigations 4. Eventually Breaking (bad, ambivalent) news. 5. Caring for patients with an affected child...

..The aim of this study was therefore the evaluation of the learning curve of residents and determination of the number of measurements necessary to achieve acceptable results...

..The pathophysiological relationship between placental trauma and haemodynamic alterations as a possible cause of the malformations in twin B is discussed...

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of first trimester screening for chromosomal abnormalities using the sonographically determined thickness of nuchal translucency (NT) combined with maternal age...

..The first abnormal findings were detected by ultrasound in the 14th week of gestation. Differential diagnoses and their influence on surveillance and birth management are discussed...

..No other associated malformation was observed. The pathological findings were consistent with the diagnosis of split hand split foot malformation. Prenatal diagnosis, the genetic background, and the differential diagnosis are discussed...

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..In view of abortion rate, detection rate of chromosomal anomalies, other fetal anomalies and rare syndromes we evaluated in this study the pregnancy outcome after nuchal translucency measurement, and discuss a concept for its management...

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..A restrictive legislation has hampered the development of preimplantation genetic diagnosis in German speaking countries, only a few groups work on polar body diagnosis, a legal but restricted alternative...

..Autopsy of the fetus revealed a well-circumscribed subdural hematoma. The prenatal findings of intracranial bleeding located in the posterior fossa and the prognosis of such cases are discussed...

..We present our experience of the management of intrauterine pregnancies with a lost IUD...

..Management and prognosis are still controversial as only few cases have been reported. Affected fetuses might benefit from early diagnosis enabling surgical intervention before the development of neurological sequelae...