Dominique A. Badr
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View article: Adverse perinatal outcomes in twins: comparison of intertwin fetal size discordance <i>vs</i> singleton and twin fetal growth charts
Adverse perinatal outcomes in twins: comparison of intertwin fetal size discordance <i>vs</i> singleton and twin fetal growth charts Open
Objective To compare the predictive performance of intertwin estimated fetal weight (EFW) discordance and EFW centile calculated according to either the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) singleton or twin‐specific fetal growth charts for adv…
View article: Retained non-previa placenta in the era of “placenta accreta spectrum”: a report of two cases managed expectantly and a proposed plan for management
Retained non-previa placenta in the era of “placenta accreta spectrum”: a report of two cases managed expectantly and a proposed plan for management Open
Retained placenta (RP) is the absence of placental expulsion within 30 min of neonatal delivery. It is an obstetric complication affecting 0.5–4.8% of all vaginal deliveries. We report two cases in which the patients were primiparous. Pati…
View article: PREDICTION OF ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOME IN MONOCHORIONIC TWIN PREGNANCY COMBING THE USE OF FETAL BIOMETRY AND DOPPLER DATA: A MULTICENTRE COHORT STUDY
PREDICTION OF ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOME IN MONOCHORIONIC TWIN PREGNANCY COMBING THE USE OF FETAL BIOMETRY AND DOPPLER DATA: A MULTICENTRE COHORT STUDY Open
View article: Association of magnetic resonance imaging‐derived maternal and fetal parameters with shoulder dystocia: matched case–control study
Association of magnetic resonance imaging‐derived maternal and fetal parameters with shoulder dystocia: matched case–control study Open
Objective To assess the association of fetal body measurements and maternal pelvic measurements obtained using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with the incidence of shoulder dystocia. Methods This was a retrospective, single‐center, case–…
View article: Predicting Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in Dichorionic Twin Pregnancies: A Multicentre Cohort Study
Predicting Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in Dichorionic Twin Pregnancies: A Multicentre Cohort Study Open
Objective Dichorionic twin pregnancies are associated with increased risks of stillbirth or medically indicated early preterm birth (ePTB) to avoid stillbirths. This study evaluated the predictive value of fetal estimated weight (EFW) and …
View article: Observed‐to‐expected lung‐area‐to‐head‐circumference ratio on ultrasound examination <i>vs</i> total fetal lung volume on magnetic resonance imaging in prediction of survival in fetuses with left‐sided diaphragmatic hernia
Observed‐to‐expected lung‐area‐to‐head‐circumference ratio on ultrasound examination <i>vs</i> total fetal lung volume on magnetic resonance imaging in prediction of survival in fetuses with left‐sided diaphragmatic hernia Open
Objective To assess and compare the value of antenatally determined observed‐to‐expected (O/E) lung‐area‐to‐head‐circumference ratio (LHR) on ultrasound examination vs O/E total fetal lung volume (TFLV) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) …
View article: Timing of magnetic resonance imaging in pregnancy for congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Timing of magnetic resonance imaging in pregnancy for congenital diaphragmatic hernia Open
Purpose : To evaluate the impact of the timing of MRI on the prediction of survival and morbidity in patients with CDH, and whether serial measurements have a beneficial value. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted in two …
View article: Maternal and fetal outcomes after planned cesarean or vaginal delivery in twin pregnancy: a comparison between 2 third level birth centers
Maternal and fetal outcomes after planned cesarean or vaginal delivery in twin pregnancy: a comparison between 2 third level birth centers Open
In this study, neither the presentation of the second twin nor the chorionicity affected maternal and severe neonatal outcomes, regardless of the mode of delivery in two tertiary care centers, but VD was associated to a poorer short-term n…
View article: Efficacy, Safety and Outcomes of the Laparoscopic Management of Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy as a Single Therapeutic Approach: A Case Series
Efficacy, Safety and Outcomes of the Laparoscopic Management of Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy as a Single Therapeutic Approach: A Case Series Open
A standardized consensus for the management of cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is lacking. The study objective is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and outcomes of the laparoscopic management of CSP as a single therapeutic surgical approach w…
View article: Effect of cannula insertion site during fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion for congenital diaphragmatic hernia on preterm prelabor rupture of membranes
Effect of cannula insertion site during fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion for congenital diaphragmatic hernia on preterm prelabor rupture of membranes Open
Objective To assess whether the cannula insertion site on the maternal abdomen during fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion (FETO) for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) was associated with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) be…
View article: OC16.04: Learning curve for fetal postmortem ultrasound
OC16.04: Learning curve for fetal postmortem ultrasound Open
Objectives: To establish the impact of different first trimester fetal anatomy screening policies on the timing of diagnosis of major congenital anomalies in the National Health Service (NHS) in England. Methods:We first surveyed all NHS m…
View article: Performance of fetal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in predicting birthweight according to the test-to-delivery interval: a cohort study
Performance of fetal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in predicting birthweight according to the test-to-delivery interval: a cohort study Open
Objective: To assess the influence of the test-to-delivery interval (TDI) on the performance of ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for predicting birthweight (BW). Design: Secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study.…
View article: Severe fetal anaemia due to red cell alloimmunisation in a Rh<sub>null</sub> woman: A case report
Severe fetal anaemia due to red cell alloimmunisation in a Rh<sub>null</sub> woman: A case report Open
The Rh system is made up of over 45 antigens, and alongside ABO, it is one of the most important in transfusion medicine. Rhnull phenotype, so named due to its lack of Rh antigens, was first reported in an aboriginal woman in 1961.1 It is …
View article: Chest CT scan predictors of intensive care unit admission in hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19: a case–control study
Chest CT scan predictors of intensive care unit admission in hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19: a case–control study Open
TLV, ILV, and ILV/TLV as measured by an artificial intelligence software on chest CT, may predict ICU admission in hospitalized pregnant women, symptomatic for COVID-19.
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AJOG GR Table of Contents Open
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AJOG GR Table of Contents Open
View article: Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Unvaccinated Pregnant Women: Non-Reassuring Fetal Heart Rate Tracing Because of Placentitis
Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Unvaccinated Pregnant Women: Non-Reassuring Fetal Heart Rate Tracing Because of Placentitis Open
In 2020, a new coronavirus, called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), emerged in China. SARS-CoV-2 infection has been shown to be highly morbid in pregnant women, being a risk factor for several obstetric conditi…
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AJOG GR Table of Contents Open
View article: Nasopharyngeal SARS-CoV-2 load and perinatal outcomes after maternal infection diagnosed close to delivery
Nasopharyngeal SARS-CoV-2 load and perinatal outcomes after maternal infection diagnosed close to delivery Open
View article: Diffusion-Weighted MRI in the Evaluation of Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treated with a Short Preoperative Radiotherapy: Preliminary Results
Diffusion-Weighted MRI in the Evaluation of Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treated with a Short Preoperative Radiotherapy: Preliminary Results Open
In early-stage BCa, a significant increase in ROI-ADC at DWI and a significant decrease in Ki-67 index were observed after a short preoperative radiotherapy, suggesting early tumor response.
View article: Assessment of diffusion-weighted MRI in predicting response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients
Assessment of diffusion-weighted MRI in predicting response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients Open
To compare region of interest (ROI)-apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) measurements and Ki-67 proliferation index before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) for breast cancer. 55 women were enrol…
View article: Chest CT scan predictors of intensive care unit admission in hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19: a case–control study
Chest CT scan predictors of intensive care unit admission in hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19: a case–control study Open
To investigate the role of chest computed tomography (CT) scan in the prediction of admission of pregnant women with COVID-19 into intensive care unit (ICU). This was a single-center retrospective case–control study. We included pregnant w…
View article: The experience of women who delivered during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium: a retrospective study
The experience of women who delivered during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium: a retrospective study Open
Interruption and modification of antenatal follow-up in pregnant women is associated with patient dissatisfaction and increased presentation to the emergency department.
View article: Foetal loss after chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis in twin pregnancies: A multicentre retrospective cohort study
Foetal loss after chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis in twin pregnancies: A multicentre retrospective cohort study Open
Objective We aimed to determine foetal losses for DCDA and MCDA twins following transabdominal CVS or amniocentesis performed <22+ 0 weeks. Methods Retrospective cohort study conducted in the UK and Belgium 01/01/00–01/06/20. Cases with un…
View article: Pregnancy outcomes in breech presentation at term: a comparison between 2 third level birth center protocols
Pregnancy outcomes in breech presentation at term: a comparison between 2 third level birth center protocols Open
View article: Pregnancy outcomes in breech presentation at term: a comparison between two third level birth centre protocols
Pregnancy outcomes in breech presentation at term: a comparison between two third level birth centre protocols Open
Background: Medical literature supports planned caesarean delivery (CD) for breech presentation at term, due to observed reductions in neonatal morbidity and mortality when compared to normal vaginal delivery (NVD). Objectives: We want to …
View article: Antenatal insulin therapy in gestational diabetes mellitus: validation of the new Brugmann scores
Antenatal insulin therapy in gestational diabetes mellitus: validation of the new Brugmann scores Open
Following the adoption of the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Group (IADPSG) criteria for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosis by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014, many investigators have tried…
View article: Laparoscopic Isthmocele Repair: Efficacy and Benefits before and after Subsequent Cesarean Section
Laparoscopic Isthmocele Repair: Efficacy and Benefits before and after Subsequent Cesarean Section Open
Objective: To evaluate the effect of laparoscopic isthmocele repair on isthmocele-related symptoms and/or fertility-related problems. The residual myometrial thickness before and after subsequent cesarean section was also evaluated. Design…
View article: Effectiveness and acceptability of “at home” versus “at hospital” early medical abortion – A lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective cohort study
Effectiveness and acceptability of “at home” versus “at hospital” early medical abortion – A lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective cohort study Open
View article: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 and Pregnancy Outcomes According to Gestational Age at Time of Infection
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 and Pregnancy Outcomes According to Gestational Age at Time of Infection Open
We conducted an international multicenter retrospective cohort study, PregOuTCOV, to examine the effect of gestational age at time of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on obstetric and neonatal out…