scholarly journals Phase-rectified signal averaging method to predict perinatal outcome in infants with very preterm fetal growth restriction- a secondary analysis of TRUFFLE-trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 215 (5) ◽  
pp. 630.e1-630.e7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia M. Lobmaier ◽  
Nico Mensing van Charante ◽  
Enrico Ferrazzi ◽  
Dino A. Giussani ◽  
Caroline J. Shaw ◽  
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Author(s):  
Nathan R. Blue ◽  
Matthew Hoffman ◽  
Amanda A. Allshouse ◽  
William A. Grobman ◽  
Hyagriv N. Simhan ◽  
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Objective Our objective was to test the association of fetal adrenal size with perinatal morbidity among fetuses with fetal growth restriction (FGR; estimated fetal weight [EFW] < 10th percentile). Study Design This was a secondary analysis of the Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study: Monitoring Mothers-to-be (nuMoM2b) adrenal study, which measured fetal adrenal gland size at 22 to 30 weeks' gestation. We analyzed the transverse adrenal area (TAA) and fetal zone area (absolute measurements and corrected for fetal size) and the ratio of the fetal zone area to the total transverse area using a composite perinatal outcome of stillbirth, neonatal intensive care unit admission, respiratory distress syndrome, necrotizing enterocolitis, retinopathy of prematurity, sepsis, mechanical ventilation, seizure, or death. Among fetuses with FGR, adrenal measurements were compared between those that did and did not experience the composite perinatal outcome. Results There were 1,709 eligible neonates. Seven percent (n = 120) were diagnosed with FGR at the time of adrenal measurement, and 14.7% (n = 251) experienced perinatal morbidity. EFW-corrected and absolute adrenal measurements were similar among fetuses with and without FGR as well as among those who did and did not experience morbidity. The area under the curve for corrected TAA was 0.52 (95% confidence interval 0.38–0.67). Conclusion In our cohort, adrenal size was not associated with risk of morbidity among fetuses with FGR.


Author(s):  
Bhargavi Rangarajan ◽  
Lalithambica Karunakaran

BACKGROUND: Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) is the largest contributing factor to perinatal morbidity, mortality and impaired neurodevelopment. This research strives to elucidate the perinatal outcomes of stage based management of fetal growth restriction using Obstetric Doppler and its  association with maternal sociodemographic profile.METHODS: The research was  conducted among 320 antenatal women whose Estimated Fetal weight was  <10th centile. Periodic follow up with Doppler was done and managed as per the stage of FGR. Perinatal outcomes were compiled.RESULTS: The incidence of FGR in T.D Medical College, Alappuzha  was 15.23%. SGA  accounted for 47 %.  The proportion of early and late onset FGR was  10.3%    &   89.7%    respectively.  57.18% of the newborns were admitted to NICU.  The common complications were: Low birth weight – 47.8% ARDS – 21% , Sepsis – 9.6%, Necrotizing enterocolitis – 4%, Hyperbilirubinemia – 4.9%. The incidence of Neonatal death and stillbirth were 1.56% and 0.3% respectively. Mothers who were underweight, inadequate weight gain during pregnancy and short inter pregnancy interval had increased risks. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy was the commonly associated medical condition. CONCLUSION: Prolongation of pregnancy  even by one day results in 2% increased chances of survival of the newborn. Hence, it becomes imperative to identify the benign forms of FGR  to prevent iatrogenic prematurity. Antenatal women should be screened for risk factors and undergo vigilant antepartum surveillance to bring about favourable perinatal outcome. 


2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Bustos ◽  
Vivian Gonzalez ◽  
Waldo Sepulveda

Objective: To study the umbilical artery (UA) half-peak systolic velocity deceleration time (hPSV-DT) in pregnancies complicated by fetal growth restriction (FGR). Methods: The study included 266 singleton, high-risk pregnancies with an estimated fetal weight <10th percentile, which were examined between 24 and 40 weeks' gestation and delivered within a week from the last ultrasound evaluation. UA hPSV-DT was measured with Doppler ultrasound in the same wave used to measure the pulsatility index. UA hPSV-DT values were correlated with perinatal outcome. Results: UA hPSV-DT <5th percentile was found in 87 and 98% of fetuses with moderate and severe FGR, respectively. 94% of fetuses with a UA hPSV-DT <90 ms had poor perinatal outcome including perinatal death or prolonged admission to the neonatal intensive care unit. None of the fetuses had a UA hPSV-DT <70 ms. Perinatal death occurred in 39 fetuses; UA hPSV-DT was abnormal in all of them, with 95% of these fetuses having values of ≤120 ms. In the group of fetuses with absent/reverse end-diastolic velocity in the UA, the perinatal mortality rate was 51% for those with a UA hPSV-DT ≤90 ms and only 23% for those having a UA hPSV-DT >90 ms (p < 0.01). Conclusions: UA hPSV-DT seems to be a useful technique in the evaluation of pregnancies at risk for FGR and perinatal death. Additionally, hPSV-DT was shown to be a good predictor of perinatal death, with values of <90 ms corresponding to imminent risk of intrauterine demise and values of <70 ms being likely to be incompatible with intrauterine life.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilona Hromadnikova ◽  
Katerina Kotlabova ◽  
Marketa Ondrackova ◽  
Andrea Kestlerova ◽  
Veronika Novotna ◽  
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The objective of the study was to identify the profile of circulating C19MC microRNAs (miR-516-5p, miR-517*, miR-518b, miR-520a*, miR-520h, miR-525, and miR-526a) in patients with established preeclampsia (n=63), fetal growth restriction (n=27), and gestational hypertension (n=23). We examined the correlation between plasmatic concentrations and expression levels of microRNAs and the severity of the disease with respect to clinical signs, requirements for the delivery, and Doppler ultrasound parameters. Using absolute and relative quantification approaches, increased extracellular C19MC microRNA levels (miR-516-5p,P=0.037,P=0.009; miR-517*,P=0.033,P=0.043; miR-520a*,P=0.001,P=0.009; miR-525,P=0.026,P=0.01; miR-526a,P=0.03,P=0.035) were detected in patients with preeclampsia. The association analysis pointed to no relationship between C19MC microRNA plasmatic concentrations and expression profile and identified risk factors for a poorer perinatal outcome. However, the dependence between the levels of plasmatic C19MC microRNAs and the pulsatility index in the middle cerebral artery and the values of cerebroplacental ratio was demonstrated. The study brought the interesting finding that the upregulation of miR-516-5p, miR-517*, miR-520a*, miR-525, and miR-526a is a characteristic phenomenon of established preeclampsia.


Author(s):  
Michele Arigliani ◽  
Chiara Stocco ◽  
Elena Valentini ◽  
Carlo De Pieri ◽  
Luigi Castriotta ◽  
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