scholarly journals Can Anorectal Atresia Be Diagnosed in the First Trimester of Pregnancy? A Systematic Literature Review

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (11) ◽  
pp. 583
Author(s):  
Liana Ples ◽  
Radu Chicea ◽  
Mircea-Octavian Poenaru ◽  
Adrian Neacsu ◽  
Romina Marina Sima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Detailed Evaluation ◽  
First Trimester Of Pregnancy ◽  
Anorectal Atresia ◽  
Abdominal Cyst ◽  
First Trimester Scan

Anorectal atresia (ARA) is a common congenital anomaly, but prenatal diagnosis is difficult, late, and unspecific. Utilizing a case of a 46 year old primipara with an egg donation In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) pregnancy, diagnosed at the first trimester scan with an anechoic isolated structure, which indicates anal atresia, we performed a systematic literature review in order to evaluate early prenatal ARA diagnosis. A total of 16 cases were reported as first trimester ARA suspicion, and only three had no associated anomalies. The most frequent ultrasound (US) sign was the presence of a cystic, anechoic pelvic structure of mainly tubular shape, or a plain abdominal cyst. In the majority of cases, structures were thin-walled and delimitated from the bladder. The presence of hyperechoic spots signifying enterolithiasis and peristaltic movements were helpful in order to establish the bowel origin of the lesion. Considering the high eventuality that the lesion is transitory, meaning later in pregnancy the fetus looks normal, early detection of such a sign should prompt further structural detailed evaluation, karyotyping, and appropriate pregnancy and postnatal counselling.

scholarly journals Maternal Serum Levels of Interferon-gamma, Tumor Necrotic Factor-alpha and Progesterone of Infertile Women on In vitro Fertilization before and after Treatment

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
N. Osakue ◽  
C. C. Onyenekwe ◽  
F. A. Ehiaghe ◽  
J. E. Ahaneku ◽  
J. I. Ikechebelu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Inflammatory Cytokines ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Before And After ◽  
First Trimester Of Pregnancy ◽  
Ifn Γ ◽  
Pro Inflammatory Cytokines

Background: In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) that is widely used globally in the treatment of infertility. Infertility can occur due to male factors, female factors or both. Aim: This is the first Nigerian study that sets out to observe the levels and relationship between circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines (IFN-γ, TNF-α) and progesterone (PG) in Nigerian women undergoing in vitro fertilization pre and post treatment and their possible effect on pregnancy outcome. Materials and Methods: This observational study randomly selected sixty-two (62) infertile females below 45 year of age who enrolled in the IVF treatment at Lily Hospitals, Warri and Shepherd Specialist Hospital, Warri, Southern Nigeria. Only data of the thirteen (13) infertile females who became pregnant after the IVF treatment where followed up and presented in this study. Five (5) ml of whole blood were collected into plain tubes on day 3 of the menstrual cycle of all the participants from the ante-cubital vein before and after IVF procedure using standard laboratory collection technique. Ovarian stimulation was done using the long gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist protocol. Oocyte retrieval transfer was done using ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration and embryo transfer was done using ultrasound-guided embryo transfer. IFN-γ, TNF-α and PG were estimated using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. Results and Conclusion: Significant increase in the levels of TNF-α and PG at the second trimester and third trimester of pregnancy when compared with the first trimester of pregnancy (p = 0.000). While the level of IFN-γ was significantly increased in the second trimester of pregnancy when compared with the first trimester of pregnancy (p = 0.000). It is evident from the study that both pro-inflammatory cytokines (IFN-γ and TNF-α) act in synergy to maintain the level of progesterone which act as an anti-inflammatory agent to regulate the activities of the pro-inflammatory cytokines for successful oocytes implantation and maturation.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Uterine Artery Doppler and Estrogen Milieu in Oocyte Donation Pregnancies—A Pilot Study

Diagnostics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Mandia ◽  
Paolo Cavoretto ◽  
Piergiorgio Duca ◽  
Massimo Candiani ◽  
Irene Cetin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Uterine Artery ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Oocyte Donation ◽  
Uterine Artery Doppler ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
First Trimester Of Pregnancy ◽  
17Β Estradiol ◽  
Autologous Oocytes

Oocyte donations (OD) represent 4.5% of all in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. While OD pregnancies face increased risks of obstetrical complications, especially pregnancy-induced hypertension and pre-eclampsia (PE), little is known about the physiology and the physiopathology of placentation. We performed a prospective case-control study to analyze uterine artery Doppler pulsatility index (UtA-PI) and serum maternal 17β-estradiol (17β-E) at 11 + 0 to 13 + 6 weeks’ gestation in singleton pregnancies with different modes of conception. Study groups were: 55 OD, 48 IVF with autologous oocytes from fresh cycles (Autologous-Fresh IVF), 10 IVF with autologous oocytes from frozen cycles (Autologous-Frozen IVF) and 122 spontaneously conceived pregnancies (SC). The mean UtA-PI and serum maternal 17β-E at 11 to 13 + 6 weeks were significantly lower in OD as compared to SC and autologous IVF, either from fresh or frozen cycles. Oocyte donation presents lower UtA-PI and lower serum 17β-E in the first trimester of pregnancy. The etiology of these particularr differences is likely multifactorial and deserves further investigation.

Fetal cardiac activity at 4 weeks after in vitro fertilization predicts successful completion of the first trimester of pregnancy

2008 ◽  
Vol 90 (5) ◽  
pp. 1711-1715 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimee Seungdamrong ◽  
Mamta Purohit ◽  
David H. McCulloh ◽  
Richard D. Howland ◽  
Jose M. Colon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Cardiac Activity ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Successful Completion ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Fetal Cardiac Activity ◽  
First Trimester Of Pregnancy

Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor After In Vitro Fertilization: Illustrative Case Report and Systematic Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 113 ◽  
pp. 129-134
Author(s):  
Adomas Bunevicius ◽  
Algimantas Matukevicius ◽  
Vytenis Deltuva ◽  
Inga Gudinaviciene ◽  
Darius Pranys ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Rhabdoid Tumor ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Atypical Teratoid

scholarly journals GAMETE DONATION. ETHICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
L. Chalova ◽  
V. Lokshin ◽  
A. Guseva ◽  
A. Kinzhibayev
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Assisted Reproductive Technologies ◽  
Reproductive Technologies ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Gamete Donation ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
National Legislation

This world literature review tries to determine the significance of the gamete donation in the field of assisted reproductive technologies as well as the availability of treatment methods using donation in in vitro fertilization programs. Gamete donation is regulated by every country's national legislation system, and quite often the laws vary between the states. There are practically no universal standards and/or rules in this area, which, in turn, leads to an ambivalent reaction towards reproductive practices.

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