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View article: Heart Morphometry in Standard Second Trimester Scan
Heart Morphometry in Standard Second Trimester Scan Open
Introduction: Routine second trimester anomaly scans include standard cardiac planes, yet detailed cardiac morphometry is not part of current practice. We hypothesized that a comprehensive set of cardiac measurements could be obtained from…
View article: The Pre-Twin Screen Consortium proposal for fetal structural anomalies evaluation across all three trimesters in twin pregnancies
The Pre-Twin Screen Consortium proposal for fetal structural anomalies evaluation across all three trimesters in twin pregnancies Open
Purpose In singleton pregnancies, routine ultrasound examinations in each trimester improves the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities and their management. In this study, we examine twin pregnancies and report on the detection of fetal anomali…
View article: Assessment of novel sonographic and biochemical tools for spontaneous preterm birth prediction in asymptomatic twin pregnancies
Assessment of novel sonographic and biochemical tools for spontaneous preterm birth prediction in asymptomatic twin pregnancies Open
Introduction Prematurity is a major global health issue. Twin pregnancies are a group at especially high risk of preterm birth. Sonographic mid‐trimester cervical length has limited accuracy in predicting preterm birth. This study aimed to…
View article: EP01.24: Reproducibility analysis of two speckle‐tracking software for antenatal semi‐automated assessment of fetal cardiac function
EP01.24: Reproducibility analysis of two speckle‐tracking software for antenatal semi‐automated assessment of fetal cardiac function Open
To evaluate the reproducibility of two different proprietary speckle-tracking software for the antenatal semi-automated assessment of fetal cardiac function. Prospective study including a non-consecutive series of non-anomalous fetuses ref…
View article: OC17.03: Cord blood biomarkers in tetralogy of Fallot and D‐transposition of great arteries
OC17.03: Cord blood biomarkers in tetralogy of Fallot and D‐transposition of great arteries Open
Previous reports suggest that cord blood biomarkers could serve as a prognostic tool for conotruncal congenital heart defects (CHD). We aimed to describe the cord blood profile of different cardiovascular biomarkers in a prospective series…
View article: Cord blood cardiovascular biomarkers in tetralogy of fallot and D-transposition of great arteries
Cord blood cardiovascular biomarkers in tetralogy of fallot and D-transposition of great arteries Open
Previous reports suggest that cord blood biomarkers could serve as a prognostic tool for conotruncal congenital heart defects (CHD). We aimed to describe the cord blood profile of different cardiovascular biomarkers in a prospective series…
View article: Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes before Viability in Twin Pregnancies: What Can We Expect?
Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes before Viability in Twin Pregnancies: What Can We Expect? Open
Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROMs) before viability carries significant perinatal mortality and morbidity. Clinical management and prenatal counselling are a challenge, especially in twin pregnancies, due to scarce evidence on…
View article: Feasibility of 4D-Spatio Temporal Image Correlation (STIC) in the Comprehensive Assessment of the Fetal Heart Using FetalHQ®
Feasibility of 4D-Spatio Temporal Image Correlation (STIC) in the Comprehensive Assessment of the Fetal Heart Using FetalHQ® Open
Fetal Heart Quantification (FetalHQ®) is a novel speckle tracking software that permits the study of global and regional ventricular shape and function from a 2D four-chamber-view loop. The 4D-Spatio Temporal Image Correlation (STIC) modal…
View article: VP25.02: Amnioreduction results in single pregnancies complicated with severe polyhydramnios
VP25.02: Amnioreduction results in single pregnancies complicated with severe polyhydramnios Open
To evaluate pregnancy outcomes and procedure related complications following amnioreduction in singleton pregnancies complicated by severe polyhydramnios with no additional fetal intervention. Retrospective review of all amnioreductions pe…
View article: Perinatal outcome after selective termination in dichorionic twins discordant for congenital anomalies
Perinatal outcome after selective termination in dichorionic twins discordant for congenital anomalies Open
Introduction Our objective was to evaluate the perinatal outcome of selective termination of dichorionic twin pregnancies with discordant anomalies, according to gestational age at time of procedure. Material and methods Retrospective revi…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Risk Factors Associated with Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes after Cord Occlusion in Monochorionic Diamniotic Twins
Supplementary Material for: Risk Factors Associated with Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes after Cord Occlusion in Monochorionic Diamniotic Twins Open
Introduction: Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a common complication after fetal surgeries. The aim of this study was to assess risk factors for and outcomes after PPROM following cord occlusion (CO) in monochorionic diamni…
View article: Uncomplicated Monochorionic Twins: Two Normal Hearts Sharing One Placenta
Uncomplicated Monochorionic Twins: Two Normal Hearts Sharing One Placenta Open
Cardiovascular dysfunction has been reported in complicated monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) pregnancies; however, little is known whether hemodynamic changes occur in uncomplicated MCDA twins. A prospective observational study was conducte…
View article: VP22.02: MR‐based patient‐specific planning platform for Twin–twin transfusion syndrome surgery
VP22.02: MR‐based patient‐specific planning platform for Twin–twin transfusion syndrome surgery Open
To evaluate the accuracy and usability of a MR-based patient-specific planning platform for Twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) surgery. Experimental study including 8 cases of TTTS that were treated in our centre. After standard ultraso…
View article: Complications of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twins: Stepwise Approach for Early Identification, Differential Diagnosis, and Clinical Management
Complications of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twins: Stepwise Approach for Early Identification, Differential Diagnosis, and Clinical Management Open
One in three monochorionic twins may develop complications during pregnancy. Monochorionic twins, especially monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA), present specific problems caused by the presence of interfetal placental anastomoses. The first c…
View article: Fetal cardiac filling and ejection time fractions by pulsed‐wave Doppler: reference ranges and potential clinical application
Fetal cardiac filling and ejection time fractions by pulsed‐wave Doppler: reference ranges and potential clinical application Open
Objectives Fetal cardiac function can be evaluated using a variety of parameters. Among these, cardiac cycle time‐related parameters, such as filling time fraction (FTF) and ejection time fraction (ETF), are promising but rarely studied. W…
View article: Pre-Twin Screen - A Multi-Disciplinary Approach for a Personalized Prenatal Diagnostics and Care for Twin Pregnancies
Pre-Twin Screen - A Multi-Disciplinary Approach for a Personalized Prenatal Diagnostics and Care for Twin Pregnancies Open
The prevalence of twin pregnancies is rising globally due to increased assisted conception and advanced maternal age in pregnancy. Twin pregnancies have 5-9 times higher frequencies of fetal chromosomal and structural abnormalities, often …
View article: Supplementary Material for: Prediction of Perinatal Mortality in Ebstein’s Anomaly Diagnosed in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy
Supplementary Material for: Prediction of Perinatal Mortality in Ebstein’s Anomaly Diagnosed in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy Open
Objectives: Firstly, to describe the outcome of a series of fetuses with Ebstein’s anomaly (EA) and, secondly, to study the utility of different second-trimester echocardiographic parameters to predict fetal and neonatal mortality. Methods…
View article: P18.09: Added value of fetal brain magnetic resonance after a systematic neurosonography in congenital heart defects
P18.09: Added value of fetal brain magnetic resonance after a systematic neurosonography in congenital heart defects Open
Use of magnetic resonance (MR) in fetuses with congenital heart defects (CHD) has been proposed to improve the assessment of brain development in-utero. However there is no data about the usefulness of this technique in selected population…
View article: OP11.10: Cardiac function of monochorionic twins complicated by selective fetal growth restriction evaluated by myocardial performance index
OP11.10: Cardiac function of monochorionic twins complicated by selective fetal growth restriction evaluated by myocardial performance index Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate the myocardial performance index (MPI) and its time intervals in monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twin pairs complicated by selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR) with abnormal umbilical artery (UA) …
View article: OC22.04: Cardiac morphometry in uncomplicated monochorionic diamniotic twins: comparison to singletons
OC22.04: Cardiac morphometry in uncomplicated monochorionic diamniotic twins: comparison to singletons Open
To evaluate prenatal cardiac morphometry in uncomplicated monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twins and compare them with low risk singletons. A prospective cohort that included 100 uncomplicated MCDA fetuses and 200 low risk singletons was co…
View article: EP09.01: Cardiac function in uncomplicated monochorionic diamniotic twins: comparison to singletons
EP09.01: Cardiac function in uncomplicated monochorionic diamniotic twins: comparison to singletons Open
To evaluate prenatal cardiac function in uncomplicated monochorionic diamniotic twins and compare them with low risk singletons (ST). Prospective cohort including 100 uncomplicated MCDA fetuses and 200 low risk ST evaluated in our fetal me…
View article: OP26.03: Short cervix in Twin–twin transfusion syndrome and pregnancy outcome
OP26.03: Short cervix in Twin–twin transfusion syndrome and pregnancy outcome Open
There is scarce information about the role of cervical length measurement in monochorionic twin pregnancies complicated with Twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). The aims of this study were to evaluate the impact on pregnancy outcome of …
View article: OP26.10: Assessment of fetal cardiac function and structure in monochorionic diamniotic twins with Twin–twin transfusion syndrome before and after fetal therapy
OP26.10: Assessment of fetal cardiac function and structure in monochorionic diamniotic twins with Twin–twin transfusion syndrome before and after fetal therapy Open
To evaluate fetal cardiac structure and function in monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twins with Twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) before and after fetal therapy. We conducted a prospective case-control study (January 2015 and December 2…
View article: EP20.21: Assessment of third trimester fetal cardiac morphometry and function in monochorionic diamniotic twins with Twin–twin transfusion syndrome after fetal surgery
EP20.21: Assessment of third trimester fetal cardiac morphometry and function in monochorionic diamniotic twins with Twin–twin transfusion syndrome after fetal surgery Open
To evaluate third trimester fetal cardiac morphometry and function in monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twins with TTTS that survived after fetal therapy. Prospective case-control study conducted between January 2015 and December 2016 at our…
View article: EP04.11: M‐mode vs 2D echocardiography for measuring of fetal myocardial wall thickness
EP04.11: M‐mode vs 2D echocardiography for measuring of fetal myocardial wall thickness Open
M-mode and 2D modalities are both used for measuring fetal myocardial wall thicknesses. However, studies comparing the performance of both modalities are lacking. We aimed to compare the reproducibility of 2D vs M-mode for measuring myocar…
View article: OP26.07: Perinatal outcome of fetoscopic laser surgery for severe Twin–twin transfusion syndrome in early gestation
OP26.07: Perinatal outcome of fetoscopic laser surgery for severe Twin–twin transfusion syndrome in early gestation Open
To compare the perinatal outcome of early laser surgery for Twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) performed before and after 17 weeks of gestation. Retrospective study including 53 consecutive cases of monochorionic diamniotic twins with s…
View article: P19.10: Cardiac dysfunction in TTTS donor and recipient twins: same effect on myocardial performance index time intervals?
P19.10: Cardiac dysfunction in TTTS donor and recipient twins: same effect on myocardial performance index time intervals? Open
Twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) represents a severe hemodynamic disorder for both fetuses. The myocardial performance index (MPI) evaluates global myocardial function. However, its time intervals can differentiate between systolic an…