Ahmet Alexander Baschat

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Affiliation: University of Maryland
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Fetal growth restriction - from observation to intervention
    Ahmet Alexander Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    J Perinat Med 38:239-46. 2010
  2. ncbi Hematologic profile of neonates with growth restriction is associated with rate and degree of prenatal Doppler deterioration
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 41:66-72. 2013
  3. ncbi Coronary artery blood flow velocities in various fetal conditions
    A A Baschat
    Center for Advanced Fetal Care, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 21:426-9. 2003
  4. ncbi Evaluation of the fetal coronary circulation
    A A Baschat
    Center for Advanced Fetal Care, University of Maryland, Baltimore 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 20:405-12. 2002
  5. ncbi Qualitative venous Doppler waveform analysis improves prediction of critical perinatal outcomes in premature growth-restricted fetuses
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201 1703, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 22:240-5. 2003
  6. ncbi Examination of the fetal cardiovascular system
    Ahmet A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S Greene Street, Room N6E12, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 16:2-12. 2011
  7. ncbi Venous Doppler evaluation of the growth-restricted fetus
    Ahmet Alexander Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Clin Perinatol 38:103-12, vi. 2011
  8. ncbi Predictors of neonatal outcome in early-onset placental dysfunction
    Ahmet A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, 405 West Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 109:253-61. 2007
  9. ncbi Neurodevelopment following fetal growth restriction and its relationship with antepartum parameters of placental dysfunction
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 37:501-14. 2011
  10. ncbi Relationship between placental blood flow resistance and precordial venous Doppler indices
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201 1703, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 22:561-6. 2003

Detail Information

Publications52

  1. ncbi Fetal growth restriction - from observation to intervention
    Ahmet Alexander Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    J Perinat Med 38:239-46. 2010
    ..Delivery timing thresholds can be low. In both forms of FGR neurodevelopmental impacts of placental disease occur before clinical decisions regarding delivery timing arise. This places special emphasis on future preventative studies...
  2. ncbi Hematologic profile of neonates with growth restriction is associated with rate and degree of prenatal Doppler deterioration
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 41:66-72. 2013
    ..To examine the relationship between hematologic parameters at birth and prenatal progression of Doppler abnormalities in fetal growth restriction (FGR)...
  3. ncbi Coronary artery blood flow velocities in various fetal conditions
    A A Baschat
    Center for Advanced Fetal Care, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 21:426-9. 2003
    ..To determine fetal coronary artery peak blood flow velocities in normal and high-risk pregnancies...
  4. ncbi Evaluation of the fetal coronary circulation
    A A Baschat
    Center for Advanced Fetal Care, University of Maryland, Baltimore 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 20:405-12. 2002
    ..In these conditions prenatal detection of coronary fistulae may have a potential impact on outcome and therefore counseling and perinatal management...
  5. ncbi Qualitative venous Doppler waveform analysis improves prediction of critical perinatal outcomes in premature growth-restricted fetuses
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201 1703, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 22:240-5. 2003
    ..Our aim was to test the hypothesis that qualitative ductus venosus and umbilical venous Doppler analysis improves prediction of critical perinatal outcomes in preterm growth-restricted fetuses with abnormal placental function...
  6. ncbi Examination of the fetal cardiovascular system
    Ahmet A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S Greene Street, Room N6E12, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 16:2-12. 2011
    ..This article reviews important characteristics of arterial and venous Doppler waveform analysis, individual vascular beds and their clinical application in fetal evaluation...
  7. ncbi Venous Doppler evaluation of the growth-restricted fetus
    Ahmet Alexander Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Clin Perinatol 38:103-12, vi. 2011
    ..The timing of delivery in early-onset FGR remains challenging because gestational age has an overriding effect on the neonatal outcome until the late second trimester and randomized trials of specific delivery triggers are lacking...
  8. ncbi Predictors of neonatal outcome in early-onset placental dysfunction
    Ahmet A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, 405 West Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 109:253-61. 2007
    ..To identify specific estimates and predictors of neonatal morbidity and mortality in early onset fetal growth restriction due to placental dysfunction...
  9. ncbi Neurodevelopment following fetal growth restriction and its relationship with antepartum parameters of placental dysfunction
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 37:501-14. 2011
    ..In late-onset FGR further research needs to establish benefits of perinatal intervention, as the pattern of vulnerability and effects of fetal deterioration appear to differ in the third trimester...
  10. ncbi Relationship between placental blood flow resistance and precordial venous Doppler indices
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201 1703, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 22:561-6. 2003
    ..To characterize the relationship between placental blood flow resistance and precordial venous Doppler indices in normal fetuses...
  11. ncbi First-trimester angiopoietin-2: relationships with maternal and placental characteristics
    Ahmet A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, USA
    Am J Perinatol 27:9-14. 2010
    ..We concluded that Ang-2 as a marker of placental angiogenesis has significant relationships with maternal risk factors associated with abnormal placental development...
  12. ncbi Predictors of fetal growth in maternal HIV disease
    Sara N Iqbal
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 1703, USA
    Am J Perinatol 27:517-23. 2010
    ..Severity of maternal HIV disease as indicated by the CD4 count, rather than placental exposure to viral load, predicts FGR. Smoking has an independent detrimental effect on fetal growth...
  13. ncbi Antenatal prediction of intraventricular hemorrhage in fetal growth restriction: what is the role of Doppler?
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore 21201 1703, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 19:334-9. 2002
    ..To evaluate relationships between neonatal intraventricular hemorrhage and altered brain blood flow in preterm growth-restricted fetuses...
  14. ncbi Fetal responses to placental insufficiency: an update
    Ahmet Alexander Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    BJOG 111:1031-41. 2004
  15. ncbi Changes in umbilical venous volume flow after fetoscopic laser occlusion of placental vascular anastomoses in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
    Ahmet Alexander Baschat
    Center for Advanced Fetal Care, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 203:479.e1-6. 2010
    ..To examine effects of fetoscopic laser occlusion of placental vascular anastomoses on umbilical venous volume flow in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome...
  16. ncbi Venous Doppler in the assessment of fetal cardiovascular status
    Ahmet Alexander Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, USA
    Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 18:156-63. 2006
    ..The purpose of this review is to highlight recent developments in the Doppler assessment of the fetal venous circulation with special reference to clinical applications in the human fetus...
  17. ncbi Doppler application in the delivery timing of the preterm growth-restricted fetus: another step in the right direction
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 21201 1703, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 23:111-8. 2004
    ..Randomized management trials are necessary to verify that delivery timing based on venous Doppler will impact on outcome in preterm IUGR...
  18. ncbi The cerebroplacental Doppler ratio revisited
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 21:124-7. 2003
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  19. ncbi The sequence of changes in Doppler and biophysical parameters as severe fetal growth restriction worsens
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland Baltimore, 405 West Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 1703, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 18:571-7. 2001
    ..To test the hypothesis that hemodynamic changes depicted by Doppler precede deteriorating biophysical profile score in severe intrauterine growth restriction...
  20. ncbi Doppler and biophysical assessment in growth restricted fetuses: distribution of test results
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore 21201 1703, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 27:41-7. 2006
    ..The interpretation of both tests performed concurrently may be complex. This study examines the relationship between Doppler ultrasonography and biophysical test results in IUGR fetuses...
  21. ncbi Umbilical venous volume flow in twin-twin transfusion syndrome
    S Gungor
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MA 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 32:800-6. 2008
    ..To examine umbilical venous volume flow (UVF) dynamics by twin status and disease severity in untreated twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)...
  22. ncbi Pathophysiology of fetal growth restriction: implications for diagnosis and surveillance
    Ahmet Alexander Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, USA
    Obstet Gynecol Surv 59:617-27. 2004
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  23. ncbi Coronary blood flow in fetuses with intrauterine growth restriction
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA
    J Perinat Med 26:143-56. 1998
    ..Although highly operator dependent, demonstration of coronary blood flow in intrauterine growth restriction identifies fetuses at high risk for intrauterine fetal death and postpartum circulatory failure...
  24. ncbi Computerized fetal heart rate analysis, Doppler ultrasound and biophysical profile score in the prediction of acid-base status of growth-restricted fetuses
    S Turan
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 30:750-6. 2007
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  25. ncbi Progression of Doppler abnormalities in intrauterine growth restriction
    O M Turan
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 32:160-7. 2008
    ..To identify the sequence of progression of arterial and venous Doppler abnormalities from the onset of placental insufficiency in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)...
  26. ncbi Ductus venosus Doppler for fetal surveillance in high-risk pregnancies
    Ahmet Alexander Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Clin Obstet Gynecol 53:858-68. 2010
    ..The application of DV Doppler in fetal growth restriction, complicated monochorionic multiple gestation, fetal hydrops, and arrhythmia are discussed in this review...
  27. ncbi Antenatal assessment of the growth restricted fetus
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore 21201 1703, USA
    Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 13:161-8. 2001
    ..The potential for iatrogenic prematurity is great and ongoing appraisal of peripartum management is critical. An integrated management protocol accounting for these factors is examined in this review...
  28. ncbi Infant neurodevelopment following fetal growth restriction: relationship with antepartum surveillance parameters
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201 1703, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 33:44-50. 2009
    ..To evaluate the relationship between fetal Doppler parameters, biophysical profile score (BPP) and neurodevelopmental delay at 2 years of corrected age in infants who had been growth-restricted in utero...
  29. ncbi Standardization of the first-trimester fetal cardiac examination using spatiotemporal image correlation with tomographic ultrasound and color Doppler imaging
    S Turan
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 33:652-6. 2009
    ..Our aim was to standardize the first-trimester 3D imaging approach to the cardiac examination to provide the most consistent and accurate display of anatomy...
  30. ncbi Prenatal diagnosis of ventriculocoronary fistula
    A A Baschat
    Center for Advanced Fetal Care, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 18:39-43. 2001
    ..Cardiac anomalies may be associated with abnormal coronary vascular connections. We report the prenatal diagnosis of ventriculocoronary fistula in three fetuses with associated cardiac anomalies...
  31. ncbi Two-dimensional and M-mode echocardiography of the fetal coronary sinus
    K C Abello
    Center for Advanced Fetal Care, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore 21201-1703, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 20:137-41. 2002
    ..The normative data may facilitate the detection of coronary sinus dilation as an indirect marker for abnormalities in venous return to the heart...
  32. ncbi Abnormal first-trimester ductus venosus blood flow: a risk factor for adverse outcome in fetuses with normal nuchal translucency
    C Oh
    Center for Advanced Fetal Care, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 30:192-6. 2007
    ..When NT is increased, Doppler assessment of the ductus venosus (DV) enhances the prediction specificity for Down syndrome. This study assessed abnormal Doppler DV waveform as a predictor of adverse outcome when the NT is normal...
  33. ncbi Placental growth factor in the first trimester: relationship with maternal factors and placental Doppler studies
    T Kasdaglis
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 35:280-5. 2010
    ..It was our aim to clarify relationships between PlGF and first-trimester maternal/placental factors that are related to placental development...
  34. ncbi Prevalence of viral DNA in amniotic fluid of low-risk pregnancies in the second trimester
    A A Baschat
    Center for Advanced Fetal Care, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1703, USA
    J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 13:381-4. 2003
    ..The mechanism, significance and effects of this asymptomatic viral presence require further study...
  35. ncbi Successful intrauterine management of severe feto-fetal transfusion in a monochorionic triplet pregnancy using bipolar umbilical cord coagulation
    A A Baschat
    Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Center for Advanced Fetal Care, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Fetal Diagn Ther 18:397-400. 2003
    ..The case highlights the clinical spectrum and diagnostic and management options that present themselves in these high-risk pregnancies...
  36. ncbi First trimester twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome in a trichorionic quadruplet pregnancy--a diagnostic challenge
    C Berg
    Division of Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Lubeck, Germany
    Fetal Diagn Ther 17:357-61. 2002
    ..Two healthy preterm babies were delivered by cesarean section. The diagnostic problems of this early manifestation of TTS are discussed...
  37. ncbi Flecainide in the intrauterine treatment of fetal supraventricular tachycardia
    M Krapp
    Division of Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Lubeck, Germany
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 19:158-64. 2002
    ..To assess the efficacy of flecainide in the intrauterine treatment of fetal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) with 1 : 1 atrioventricular conduction...
  38. ncbi Prenatal diagnosis and management of fetuses with liver hemangiomata
    U Gembruch
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University, Lubeck, Germany
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 19:454-60. 2002
    ..To study the relationship between prenatal appearance and perinatal outcome of fetuses with hepatic hemangiomata with special emphasis on criteria that may help to improve perinatal management...
  39. ncbi First-trimester diagnosis of fetal hepatic cyst
    C Berg
    Division of Prenatal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Lubeck, Lubeck, Germany
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 19:287-9. 2002
    ..Therefore Roux-en-Y hepatojejunostomy was performed in the second month of life. The postoperative period was uneventful and the child was doing well at the time of writing...
  40. ncbi The short-term effect of nifedipine tocolysis on placental, fetal cerebral and atrioventricular Doppler waveforms
    S Guclu
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 24:761-5. 2004
    ..To evaluate the effect of nifedipine on placental and fetal middle cerebral and atrioventricular Doppler waveforms...
  41. ncbi Integrated fetal testing in growth restriction: combining multivessel Doppler and biophysical parameters
    A A Baschat
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 21:1-8. 2003
  42. ncbi Prenatal diagnosis of cardiosplenic syndromes: a 10-year experience
    C Berg
    Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat, Bonn, Germany
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 22:451-9. 2003
    ..To assess the accuracy of fetal echocardiography in the prenatal diagnosis of cardiosplenic syndromes and the spectrum of associated anomalies...
  43. ncbi Atrioventricular block detected in fetal life: associated anomalies and potential prognostic markers
    C Berg
    Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 26:4-15. 2005
    ..To assess the spectrum of anomalies associated with fetal heart block and to identify possible prognostic markers...
  44. ncbi The fetal circulation and essential organs-a new twist to an old tale
    A A Baschat
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 27:349-54. 2006
  45. ncbi Nifedipine therapy for preterm labor: effects on placental, fetal cerebral and atrioventricular Doppler parameters in the first 48 hours
    S Guclu
    Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Izmir, Turkey
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 27:403-8. 2006
    ..To assess the effect of nifedipine tocolysis on Doppler parameters of the uterine, umbilical and fetal middle cerebral arteries and atrioventricular valves in the first 48 h of therapy...
  46. ncbi Is Doppler prediction of anemia effective in the growth-restricted fetus?
    D S Makh
    Fetal Medicine Unit, St George s Hospital Medical School, London, UK
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 22:489-92. 2003
    ..To evaluate the utility of middle cerebral artery (MCA) and umbilical artery (UA) Doppler to predict anemia in intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR) fetuses...
  47. ncbi Laser coagulation of placental anastomoses with a 30 degrees fetoscope in severe mid-trimester twin-twin transfusion syndrome with anterior placenta
    A Huber
    Department of Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf UKE, Hamburg, Germany
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 31:412-6. 2008
    ....
  48. ncbi Variable umbilical artery end-diastolic velocity: a possible sign of velamentous cord insertion in monochorionic gestation
    M L Kush
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 21:95-6. 2003
  49. ncbi The syndrome of right isomerism -- prenatal diagnosis and outcome
    C Berg
    Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat, Bonn, Germany
    Ultraschall Med 27:225-33. 2006
    ..To evaluate the accuracy of the prenatal diagnosis of right isomerism and to assess possible diagnostic and prognostic markers...
  50. ncbi Prenatal sonographic features of Harlequin ichthyosis
    C Berg
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Lubeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538 Lubeck, Germany
    Arch Gynecol Obstet 268:48-51. 2003
    ..The sonographic features of HI are discussed together with those previously reported and an attempt is made to delineate sonographic markers of this rare disorder...
  51. ncbi Fetal echocardiographic evaluation of atrial morphology and the prediction of laterality in cases of heterotaxy syndromes
    C Berg
    Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University of Bonn, and Division of Prenatal Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig Holstein, Lubeck, Germany
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 26:538-45. 2005
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  52. ncbi Haematological consequences of placental insufficiency
    A A Baschat
    Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 89:F94. 2004