A O Odibo

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Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi A cost-effectiveness analysis of prenatal screening strategies for Down syndrome
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 106:562-8. 2005
  2. ncbi The role of serum markers and uterine artery Doppler in identifying at-risk pregnancies
    Methodius G Tuuli
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8064, 4566 Scott Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Clin Perinatol 38:1-19, v. 2011
  3. ncbi Echogenic intracardiac foci: associated with increased risk for fetal trisomy 21 or not?
    Anthony L Shanks
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8064, 660 S Euclid Ave, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 28:1639-43. 2009
  4. ncbi Predicting perinatal mortality in preterm intrauterine growth restriction
    Christina M Scifres
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
    Am J Perinatol 26:723-8. 2009
  5. ncbi Neonatal outcomes in relation to timing of repeat cesarean delivery at term
    Methodius G Tuuli
    Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, 660 S Euclid, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Womens Health (Lond Engl) 5:239-42. 2009
  6. ncbi Prediction of intrauterine fetal death in small-for-gestational-age fetuses: impact of including ultrasound biometry in customized models
    A O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 39:288-92. 2012
  7. ncbi Evaluating the efficiency of using second-trimester nasal bone hypoplasia as a single or a combined marker for fetal aneuploidy
    Anthony O Odibo
    University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 25:437-41; quiz 443. 2006
  8. ncbi 17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate for the prevention of preterm delivery: A cost-effectiveness analysis
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Internal Medicine and Health Management Systems, Washington University Medical Center in St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 108:492-9. 2006
  9. ncbi Is chorionic villus sampling associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy?
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Prenat Diagn 30:9-13. 2010
  10. ncbi Revisiting the fetal loss rate after second-trimester genetic amniocentesis: a single center's 16-year experience
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 111:589-95. 2008

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Publications95

  1. ncbi A cost-effectiveness analysis of prenatal screening strategies for Down syndrome
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 106:562-8. 2005
    ..To evaluate which Down syndrome screening strategy is the most cost-effective...
  2. ncbi The role of serum markers and uterine artery Doppler in identifying at-risk pregnancies
    Methodius G Tuuli
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8064, 4566 Scott Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Clin Perinatol 38:1-19, v. 2011
    ....
  3. ncbi Echogenic intracardiac foci: associated with increased risk for fetal trisomy 21 or not?
    Anthony L Shanks
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8064, 660 S Euclid Ave, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 28:1639-43. 2009
    ..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of an echogenic intracardiac focus (EIF) on the risk for fetal trisomy 21 (T21) in populations with differing prevalence of T21...
  4. ncbi Predicting perinatal mortality in preterm intrauterine growth restriction
    Christina M Scifres
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
    Am J Perinatol 26:723-8. 2009
    ..These two variables had modest predictive value for perinatal mortality. In cases of preterm IUGR, only the presence of abnormal umbilical artery Dopplers or oligohydramnios predicts perinatal mortality...
  5. ncbi Neonatal outcomes in relation to timing of repeat cesarean delivery at term
    Methodius G Tuuli
    Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, 660 S Euclid, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Womens Health (Lond Engl) 5:239-42. 2009
    ..From the current data, it is uncertain whether delivery before 39 weeks' gestation with documented fetal lung maturity will prevent the increased neonatal morbidity...
  6. ncbi Prediction of intrauterine fetal death in small-for-gestational-age fetuses: impact of including ultrasound biometry in customized models
    A O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 39:288-92. 2012
    ..We sought to estimate the impact of adding ultrasound biometric parameters to the customized chart for the prediction of intrauterine fetal death (IUFD)...
  7. ncbi Evaluating the efficiency of using second-trimester nasal bone hypoplasia as a single or a combined marker for fetal aneuploidy
    Anthony O Odibo
    University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 25:437-41; quiz 443. 2006
    ..Our objective was to evaluate the efficiency of NB hypoplasia as an independent marker for fetal aneuploidy...
  8. ncbi 17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate for the prevention of preterm delivery: A cost-effectiveness analysis
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Internal Medicine and Health Management Systems, Washington University Medical Center in St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 108:492-9. 2006
    ..To evaluate whether the use of 17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate for the prevention of recurrent preterm deliveries is cost-effective...
  9. ncbi Is chorionic villus sampling associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy?
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Prenat Diagn 30:9-13. 2010
    ..Our objective is to evaluate for potential associations between chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy...
  10. ncbi Revisiting the fetal loss rate after second-trimester genetic amniocentesis: a single center's 16-year experience
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 111:589-95. 2008
    ..To estimate an institution's specific fetal loss rate after a second-trimester genetic amniocentesis...
  11. ncbi Evaluating the rate and risk factors for fetal loss after chorionic villus sampling
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 112:813-9. 2008
    ..To estimate the fetal loss rate in our center and evaluate the risk factors associated with such losses after chorionic villus sampling (CVS)...
  12. ncbi Selective laser photocoagulation versus serial amniodrainage for the treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome: a cost-effectiveness analysis
    A O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Washington University Medical Center, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    J Perinatol 29:543-7. 2009
    ..To compare the cost-effectiveness of selective laser photocoagulation (SLP) with serial amniodrainage (AD) in the treatment of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)...
  13. ncbi Does the combination of fronto-maxillary facial angle and nasal bone evaluation improve the detection of Down syndrome in the second trimester?
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Prenat Diagn 29:947-51. 2009
    ..To determine if the combination of fronto-maxillary facial (FMF) angle and nasal bone (NB) evaluation improves the detection of Down syndrome (DS) in the second trimester...
  14. ncbi Placental volume and vascular flow assessed by 3D power Doppler and adverse pregnancy outcomes
    A O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
    Placenta 32:230-4. 2011
    ..To estimate the utility of first-trimester 3D-placental volume and vascular flow indices in the prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes...
  15. ncbi Predictors of the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and survival in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a center's 10-year experience
    Anthony O Odibo
    Fetal Care Center, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Washington University Medical Center, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Prenat Diagn 30:518-21. 2010
    ..To determine the prenatal factors associated with the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and neonatal survival in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)...
  16. ncbi Association between pregnancy complications and small-for-gestational-age birth weight defined by customized fetal growth standard versus a population-based standard
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and Genetics, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 24:411-7. 2011
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  17. ncbi First-trimester prediction of preeclampsia using metabolomic biomarkers: a discovery phase study
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Prenat Diagn 31:990-4. 2011
    ..We tested the hypothesis that first-trimester metabolic biomarkers offered a unique profile in women with preeclampsia (PE) in the second half of pregnancy, compared with controls...
  18. ncbi First-trimester placental protein 13, PAPP-A, uterine artery Doppler and maternal characteristics in the prediction of pre-eclampsia
    A O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Placenta 32:598-602. 2011
    ..To test the hypothesis that a combination of PP13, PAPP-A and first-trimester uterine artery Doppler would improve the prediction of pre-eclampsia...
  19. ncbi First-trimester serum analytes, biophysical tests and the association with pathological morphometry in the placenta of pregnancies with preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction
    A O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Washington University, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Placenta 32:333-8. 2011
    ....
  20. ncbi The association between prepregnancy maternal body mass index and preterm delivery
    Yan Zhong
    Department of Obstetrics, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Am J Perinatol 27:293-8. 2010
    ..3, 95% CI: 1.1, 1.6) and PPROM <34 weeks (adjusted OR = 1.4, 95% CI: 1.0, 2.0). Prepregnancy obesity increases the risk of PPROM and decreases risk of spontaneous PTD without PPROM...
  21. ncbi Cerclage for short cervix on ultrasonography: meta-analysis of trials using individual patient-level data
    Vincenzo Berghella
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 106:181-9. 2005
    ..A short cervical length on transvaginal ultrasonography predicts preterm birth. Our aim was to estimate by meta-analysis of randomized trials whether cerclage prevents preterm birth in women with a short cervical length...
  22. ncbi Effect of gestational age at the prior cesarean delivery on maternal morbidity in subsequent VBAC attempt
    Lorie M Harper
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 200:276.e1-6. 2009
    ..The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of gestational age at the time of prior cesarean on maternal morbidity in women attempting vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)...
  23. ncbi Does transvaginal ultrasound of the cervix predict preterm premature rupture of membranes in a high-risk population?
    A O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College of the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 18:223-7. 2001
    ....
  24. ncbi Minor trauma in pregnancy--is the evaluation unwarranted?
    Alison G Cahill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 198:208.e1-5. 2008
    ..The purpose of this study was to examine the rate of and risks for abruption and adverse pregnancy outcome after minor trauma in pregnancy...
  25. ncbi Evaluating the thresholds of abnormal second trimester multiple marker screening tests associated with intra-uterine growth restriction
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
    Am J Perinatol 23:363-7. 2006
    ..Elevated AFP and hCG, however, were highly specific in predicting IUGR. The provided thresholds could be useful in designing policies regarding women who would benefit most from sonographic screening for IUGR...
  26. ncbi Cerebroplacental Doppler ratio and adverse perinatal outcomes in intrauterine growth restriction: evaluating the impact of using gestational age-specific reference values
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 2000 Ravdin Courtyard, 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 24:1223-8. 2005
    ....
  27. ncbi Perinatal outcomes in growth-restricted twins compared with age-matched growth-restricted singletons
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Am J Perinatol 22:269-73. 2005
    ..2; 95% confidence interval, 1.1 to 5.7). Perinatal morbidity was similarly significantly higher in IUGR twins. Compared with age-matched singletons, twins with IUGR have higher perinatal mortality and morbidity rates...
  28. ncbi The efficiency of first-trimester serum analytes and maternal characteristics in predicting fetal growth disorders
    Katherine R Goetzinger
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 201:412.e1-6. 2009
    ....
  29. ncbi Defining nasal bone hypoplasia in second-trimester Down syndrome screening: does the use of multiples of the median improve screening efficacy?
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Clinical Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 197:361.e1-4. 2007
    ....
  30. ncbi Predictive value of lung-head ratio in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a study by Yang et al
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and Genetics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 197:110-1; discussion e1-5. 2007
  31. ncbi Validation of placental vascular sonobiopsy for obtaining representative placental vascular indices by three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasonography
    M G Tuuli
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Placenta 31:192-6. 2010
    ..We tested the hypothesis that placental vascular indices from sonobiopsy correlate well with those from the entire placenta...
  32. ncbi The association between fetal nasal bone hypoplasia and aneuploidy
    Anthony O Odibo
    University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 104:1229-33. 2004
    ..To determine the association between fetal nasal bone hypoplasia and aneuploidy in women undergoing prenatal diagnosis...
  33. ncbi Comparison of the efficiency of second-trimester nasal bone hypoplasia and increased nuchal fold in Down syndrome screening
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 199:281.e1-5. 2008
    ..The purpose of this study was to compare the efficiency of second-trimester nasal bone hypoplasia (NB) and increased nuchal fold (NF) in Down syndrome screening...
  34. ncbi Higher maximum doses of oxytocin are associated with an unacceptably high risk for uterine rupture in patients attempting vaginal birth after cesarean delivery
    Alison G Cahill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 199:32.e1-5. 2008
    ..The objective of the study was to more precisely estimate the effect of maximum oxytocin dose on uterine rupture risk in patients attempting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) by considering timing and duration of therapy...
  35. ncbi Frequent epidural dosing as a marker for impending uterine rupture in patients who attempt vaginal birth after cesarean delivery
    Alison G Cahill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 202:355.e1-5. 2010
    ..The purpose of this study was to estimate the association between epidural dosing and the risk of uterine rupture in women who attempt vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)...
  36. ncbi What antepartum fetal test should guide the timing of delivery of the preterm growth-restricted fetus? A decision-analysis
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 3400 Spruce Street, 2000 Ravdin Courtyard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 191:1477-82. 2004
    ..The purpose of this study was to use a decision-analytic approach to explore the best strategy for the timing of the delivery of preterm intrauterine growth-restricted fetuses...
  37. ncbi Screening for aneuploidy in twins and higher-order multiples: is first-trimester nuchal translucency the solution?
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    Obstet Gynecol Surv 58:609-14. 2003
    ....
  38. ncbi Leiomyomas at routine second-trimester ultrasound examination and adverse obstetric outcomes
    Molly J Stout
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 116:1056-63. 2010
    ..To estimate the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with the presence of leiomyomas...
  39. ncbi Predicting failure of a vaginal birth attempt after cesarean delivery
    Sindhu K Srinivas
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 109:800-5. 2007
    ..To identify a group of clinical factors that could be used to accurately predict failure in women attempting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)...
  40. ncbi Safety and success of vaginal birth after cesarean delivery in patients with preeclampsia
    Sindhu K Srinivas
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 2000 Courtyard Building, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    Am J Perinatol 23:145-52. 2006
    ..Patients with PRE or GH do not have increased uterine rupture rates. These findings can be used to improve mode of delivery counseling for VBAC candidate patients with preeclampsia...
  41. ncbi Screening for fetal growth disorders by clinical exam in the era of obesity
    K R Goetzinger
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA
    J Perinatol 33:352-7. 2013
    ..Conclusion:Overall, clinical estimation of fetal weight yields a low detection rate of fetal growth abnormalities; however, its screening efficiency is not adversely impacted by maternal BMI...
  42. ncbi First trimester serum analytes, maternal characteristics and ultrasound markers to predict pregnancies at risk for preterm birth
    M J Stout
    Washington University in Saint Louis, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 660 S Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Placenta 34:14-9. 2013
    ..We aimed to investigate whether first trimester placental protein 13 (PP-13), pregnancy associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) and uterine artery pulsatility index, with maternal characteristics could be used to predict all preterm birth...
  43. ncbi Vaginal birth after caesarean for women with three or more prior caesareans: assessing safety and success
    A G Cahill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    BJOG 117:422-7. 2010
    ..To estimate the rate of success and risk of maternal morbidities in women with three or more prior caesareans who attempt vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)...
  44. ncbi Sonographic evaluation and the pregnancy complicated by diabetes
    Jennifer M McNamara
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, 4911 Barnes Jewish Plaza, 5th Floor Maternity Building, Campus Box 8064, Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Curr Diab Rep 11:13-9. 2011
    ..There are great ongoing research efforts in this field of prenatal diagnosis and management, yet even more are needed...
  45. ncbi Short interpregnancy interval: risk of uterine rupture and complications of vaginal birth after cesarean delivery
    David M Stamilio
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 110:1075-82. 2007
    ..To investigate whether short or long interpregnancy interval is associated with uterine rupture and other major maternal morbidities in women who attempt vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)...
  46. ncbi The safety of obstetrical ultrasound: a review
    Laura E Houston
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Prenat Diagn 29:1204-12. 2009
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  47. ncbi Reevaluating humeral length for the detection of fetal trisomy 21
    Diana L Gray
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 28:1325-30. 2009
    ..The purpose of this study was to analyze humeral length (HL) in a normal population and to compare that with HL in a population of fetuses with trisomy 21 to determine the most efficient discriminating parameters for diagnostic accuracy...
  48. ncbi Association of first-trimester low PAPP-A levels with preterm birth
    Katherine R Goetzinger
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, 4911 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Prenat Diagn 30:309-13. 2010
    ..To determine the association of, and predictive ability of, pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A), free beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-hCG), and nuchal translucency (NT) with preterm birth (PTB)...
  49. ncbi Do race-specific definitions of short long bones improve the detection of down syndrome on second-trimester genetic sonograms?
    Lorie M Harper
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, 660 S Euclid, Campus Box 8064, St Louis, MO 63110 USA
    J Ultrasound Med 29:231-5. 2010
    ..The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of race-specific definitions of short femur and humerus lengths improves Down syndrome detection...
  50. ncbi First-trimester assessment of placenta function and the prediction of preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction
    Yan Zhong
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Prenat Diagn 30:293-308. 2010
    ..Prospective longitudinal studies using standardized methodology are necessary to further evaluate the choice of parameters and strategies of combination to achieve the best predictive models...
  51. ncbi The effect of fetal gender in predicting Down syndrome using long bone ultrasonographic measurements
    Katherine R Goetzinger
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Prenat Diagn 30:950-5. 2010
    ..To determine if fetal gender affects the screening efficiency of short femur and humerus lengths in the prediction of trisomy 21...
  52. ncbi Abnormal multiple marker screens are associated with adverse perinatal outcomes in cases of intrauterine growth restriction
    John G Ilagan
    Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 191:1465-9. 2004
    ..6, 95% CI, 0.6-4.6). CONCLUSION: An elevated HCG and low uE3 were associated with APO in cases of IUGR. This information could be useful in identifying a subset of IUGR cases deserving closer surveillance...
  53. ncbi Assessing the optimal definition of oligohydramnios associated with adverse neonatal outcomes
    Anthony Shanks
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 30:303-7. 2011
    ..The purpose of this study was to compare the use of an amniotic fluid index (AFI) less than 5 cm to the use of an AFI less than the fifth percentile for gestational age in predicting adverse perinatal outcomes...
  54. ncbi Single umbilical artery and its associated findings
    Meiling Hua
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 115:930-4. 2010
    ..To estimate whether the presence of a single umbilical artery is associated with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), fetal demise, or major congenital anomalies...
  55. ncbi Fertility treatment in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a decision analysis of different oral ovulation induction agents
    Emily S Jungheim
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St Louis, Missouri 63108, USA
    Fertil Steril 94:2659-64. 2010
    ..To compare different oral ovulation induction agents in treating infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)...
  56. ncbi Ultrasound-detected subchorionic hemorrhage and the obstetric implications
    Shayna M Norman
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 116:311-5. 2010
    ..To estimate the association between the ultrasonographic diagnosis of subchorionic hemorrhage and adverse pregnancy outcomes...
  57. ncbi First- and second-trimester screening for preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction
    Methodius G Tuuli
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus 4566 Scott Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Clin Lab Med 30:727-46. 2010
    ..Large prospective studies are needed to further evaluate the choice of parameters and strategies of combination to achieve the best predictive models...
  58. ncbi Risk factors for bladder injury in patients with a prior hysterotomy
    Alison G Cahill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 112:116-20. 2008
    ..To estimate the rate of and risk factors for bladder injury in vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) candidates...
  59. ncbi Does a maximum dose of oxytocin affect risk for uterine rupture in candidates for vaginal birth after cesarean delivery?
    Alison G Cahill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO 63105, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 197:495.e1-5. 2007
    ..The purpose of this study was to determine whether the maximum dose of oxytocin impacts the risk of uterine rupture in women who attempt vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)...
  60. ncbi Do vaginal birth after cesarean outcomes differ based on hospital setting?
    Emily A DeFranco
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 197:400.e1-6. 2007
    ..The objective of the study was to test the null hypothesis that outcomes of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) do not differ on the basis of the hospital setting...
  61. ncbi Predicting placental abruption and previa in women with a previous cesarean delivery
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
    Am J Perinatol 24:299-305. 2007
    ..In women with at least one prior cesarean delivery, the risk factors for placental previa and abruption can be identified. However, prediction models combining these risk factors were too inefficient to be useful...
  62. ncbi Relationship between abnormal fetal testing and adverse perinatal outcomes in intrauterine growth restriction
    Juan M Gonzalez
    Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 196:e48-51. 2007
    ..This study was undertaken to compare the efficacy of nonstress test, biophysical profile, or abnormal Dopplers in predicting adverse perinatal outcomes in intrauterine growth restriction...
  63. ncbi Racial disparity in the success and complications of vaginal birth after cesarean delivery
    Alison G Cahill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 111:654-8. 2008
    ..To determine if race is associated with election to attempt vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC), VBAC success, and maternal morbidities associated with VBAC...
  64. ncbi Magnesium for seizure prophylaxis in patients with mild preeclampsia
    Alison G Cahill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 110:601-7. 2007
    ..To estimate whether magnesium therapy is the optimal management for women with mild preeclampsia...
  65. ncbi Preterm birth in pregnancies complicated by major congenital malformations: a population-based study
    Stephanie E Purisch
    Center for Preterm Birth Research, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 199:287.e1-8. 2008
    ..The objective of the study was to estimate and compare the relative risk of preterm birth (PTB) in pregnancies complicated by 1 or more of 8 major congenital malformations (MCMs)...
  66. ncbi Should all pregnant diabetic women undergo a fetal echocardiography? A cost-effectiveness analysis comparing four screening strategies
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Prenat Diagn 26:39-44. 2006
    ..To determine if a policy of universal fetal echocardiography for all pregnant diabetic women is cost-effective as a screening tool for congenital heart defects...
  67. ncbi Prevalence and likelihood ratios for aneuploidy in fetuses diagnosed prenatally with isolated congenital cardiac defects
    Methodius G Tuuli
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 201:390.e1-5. 2009
    ..To determine the prevalence and likelihood ratios for aneuploidy in fetuses diagnosed prenatally with isolated congenital cardiac defects...
  68. ncbi Pregnancy loss rate after mid-trimester amniocentesis in twin pregnancies
    Alison G Cahill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 200:257.e1-6. 2009
    ..The purpose of this study was to estimate the attributable pregnancy loss rate of mid-trimester amniocentesis in twin pregnancies...
  69. ncbi Predicting the risk of pre-eclampsia between 11 and 13 weeks' gestation by combining maternal characteristics and serum analytes, PAPP-A and free β-hCG
    Katherine R Goetzinger
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Prenat Diagn 30:1138-42. 2010
    ....
  70. ncbi Staples compared with subcuticular suture for skin closure after cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Methodius G Tuuli
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 117:682-90. 2011
    ..To estimate whether staples or subcuticular suture closure is associated with a higher risk of wound complications when used for transverse skin incisions after cesarean delivery...
  71. ncbi Vaginal birth after cesarean for cephalopelvic disproportion: effect of birth weight difference on success
    Lorie M Harper
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 117:343-8. 2011
    ..To estimate the effect of birth weight difference between the current and index pregnancy on vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) failure in patients whose prior cesarean was for cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)...
  72. ncbi Villous trophoblast apoptosis is elevated and restricted to cytotrophoblasts in pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia, IUGR, or preeclampsia with IUGR
    M S Longtine
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8064, 4566 Scott Ave, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Placenta 33:352-9. 2012
    ..We also propose that repression of apoptosis in the syncytiotrophoblast is important to prevent apoptosis sweeping throughout the syncytium, which would result in widespread death of this essential interface for maternal-fetal exchange...
  73. ncbi Is vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) or elective repeat cesarean safer in women with a prior vaginal delivery?
    Alison G Cahill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 195:1143-7. 2006
    ..This study was undertaken to determine whether vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) or elective repeat cesarean delivery is safer overall for a woman with a prior vaginal delivery...
  74. ncbi Cost-effectiveness of Down syndrome screening paradigms
    Aaron B Caughey
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239 3098, USA
    Clin Lab Med 30:629-42. 2010
    ..Understanding the methodology and salient issues of cost-effectiveness analysis is critical for researchers, editors, and clinicians to accurately interpret results of the growing body of cost-effectiveness studies in prenatal diagnosis...
  75. ncbi Development of a scoring system for predicting the risk of preterm birth in women receiving cervical cerclage
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    J Perinatol 23:664-7. 2003
    ..Our model had a high sensitivity for identifying women who may benefit from a closer surveillance...
  76. ncbi Screening for aneuploidy in twin pregnancies: maternal age- and race-specific risk assessment between 9-14 weeks
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Genetics, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, USA
    Twin Res 6:251-6. 2003
    ....
  77. ncbi Predicting adverse neonatal outcomes in fetuses with abdominal wall defects using prenatal risk factors
    Sara S Nicholas
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 201:383.e1-6. 2009
    ..The aim of this study was to determine whether prenatal variables can predict adverse neonatal outcomes in fetuses with abdominal wall defects...
  78. ncbi Universal cervical length screening and treatment with vaginal progesterone to prevent preterm birth: a decision and economic analysis
    Alison G Cahill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 202:548.e1-8. 2010
    ..The purpose of this study was to estimate which strategy is the most cost-effective for the prevention of preterm birth and associated morbidity...
  79. ncbi Prediction of preterm premature rupture of membranes by transvaginal ultrasound features and risk factors in a high-risk population
    A O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 20:245-51. 2002
    ..To determine the transvaginal ultrasound features and risk factors that predict preterm delivery (PTD) preceded by either preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) or preterm labor (PTL) in a high-risk population...
  80. ncbi Statistical analysis and interpretation of prenatal diagnostic imaging studies, part 3: approach to study design
    Katherine R Goetzinger
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110 USA
    J Ultrasound Med 30:1415-23. 2011
    ..In addition, we highlight specific design considerations that need to be built into the analysis of study results...
  81. ncbi Statistical analysis and interpretation of prenatal diagnostic imaging studies, Part 2: descriptive and inferential statistical methods
    Methodius G Tuuli
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, 4911 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza, Campus Box 8064, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 30:1129-37. 2011
    ..Examples from the literature are used to illustrate descriptive and inferential statistics. The uses and limitations of linear and logistic regression analyses are discussed in detail...
  82. ncbi Statistical analysis and interpretation of prenatal diagnostic imaging studies, Part 1: evaluating the efficiency of screening and diagnostic tests
    Katherine R Goetzinger
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, 4911 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza, Campus Box 8064, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 30:1121-7. 2011
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  83. ncbi The genetic sonogram: comparing the use of likelihood ratios versus logistic regression coefficients for Down syndrome screening
    Yan Zhong
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound, and Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 30:463-9. 2011
    ..The purpose of this study was to compare the screening efficiency for Down syndrome using likelihood ratios versus logistic regression coefficients...
  84. ncbi Reproducibility of placental volume and vasculature indices obtained by 3-dimensional power Doppler sonography
    Kristina M Huster
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University Medical Center, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 29:911-6. 2010
    ..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility of 3-dimensional (3D) power Doppler assessment of placental volumes and vascularization before adopting these in routine evaluation of normal and complicated pregnancies...
  85. ncbi Mild pyelectasis: evaluating the relationship between gestational age and renal pelvic anterior-posterior diameter
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    Prenat Diagn 23:824-7. 2003
    ..To determine the relationship between gestational age and renal pelvic anterior-posterior diameter and the feasibility of developing gestational age-specific thresholds for the diagnosis of mild pyelectasis...
  86. ncbi Vaginal birth after caesarean delivery: does maternal age affect safety and success?
    Sindhu K Srinivas
    University of Pennsylvania Health System, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol 21:114-20. 2007
    ..While teenage patients do not appear to be at increased risk for VBAC-related complications, patients of advanced maternal age do show an increase in composite VBAC-related operative complication rates...
  87. ncbi Current concepts regarding vaginal birth after cesarean delivery
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 15:479-82. 2003
    ..Future research should focus on an evaluation of both short-term and long-term consequences of vaginal birth after cesarean delivery compared with elective repeat cesarean section...
  88. ncbi Discussion: 'Spot urine testing in evaluation of preeclampsia' by Wheeler et al
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and Genetics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 196:e1-5; discussion 491-2. 2007
  89. ncbi Advanced maternal age is an independent risk factor for intrauterine growth restriction
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, and Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia, USA
    Am J Perinatol 23:325-8. 2006
    ..At maternal age of 40 years or older, the OR and 95% CI for IUGR was 3.2 and 1.9 to 5.4, respectively. AMA is an independent risk factor for IUGR. Our findings suggest that screening for IUGR is indicated in women age 35 years or older...
  90. ncbi Prenatal mild pyelectasis: evaluating the thresholds of renal pelvic diameter associated with normal postnatal renal function
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA
    J Ultrasound Med 23:513-7. 2004
    ..To determine the threshold of the renal pelvic anteroposterior (AP) diameter that predicts normal postnatal renal outcome in the follow-up of cases with mild pyelectasis...
  91. ncbi Cerclage for prevention of preterm birth in women with a short cervix found on transvaginal ultrasound examination: a randomized trial
    Vincenzo Berghella
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 191:1311-7. 2004
    ..52; 95% CI, 0.12-2.17). CONCLUSION: Cerclage did not prevent preterm birth in women with a short cervix. These results should be confirmed by larger trials...
  92. ncbi Evaluating the incidence and likelihood ratios for chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses with common central nervous system malformations
    Katherine R Goetzinger
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 199:285.e1-6. 2008
    ..To determine the incidence and likelihood ratios for chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses with common central nervous system malformations on ultrasound...
  93. ncbi Shirodkar versus McDonald cerclage for the prevention of preterm birth in women with short cervical length
    Anthony O Odibo
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University Medical Center, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Am J Perinatol 24:55-60. 2007
    ..55; 95% CI, 0.2 to 1.3). In women with short cervical length randomly assigned to receiving cerclage, no significant difference in prevention of PTB was observed using Shirodkar or McDonald's procedures...
  94. ncbi Prevention of preterm birth by cervical cerclage compared with expectant management: a systematic review
    Anthony O Odibo
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia 19104, USA
    Obstet Gynecol Surv 58:130-6. 2003
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  95. ncbi Is fetal gender associated with adverse perinatal outcome in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)?
    Joanne N Quinones
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 193:1233-7. 2005
    ..The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a difference in perinatal outcome by gender among growth-restricted fetuses...