Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy 2009, Vol. 25, No. 1

Vol. 25, No. 1, 2009 August 2009



Editorial
1	Publisher's Note Karger, T. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:1 (DOI:10.1159/000235638) Article (PDF 56 KB) Free Access


2	New Times for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy Gratacós, E. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:2 (DOI:10.1159/000234040) Article (PDF 66 KB) Free Access

Original Paper
3	Influence of Fetal Anemia on Fetal Splenic Artery Doppler in Rh-Alloimmunized Pregnancies Correa, Jr., M.D. ; Castro, M.J.B.V. ; Cabral, A.C.V. ; Apocalypse, I.M. ; Leite, H.V. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:3-7 (DOI:10.1159/000184540) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 196 KB)


8	Acoustic Output as Measured by Thermal and Mechanical Indices during Fetal Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound Examinations Sheiner, E. ; Abramowicz, J.S. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:8-10 (DOI:10.1159/000184541) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 115 KB)

Case Report
11	Spinal Hamartoma with Severe Kyphoscoliosis - A Rare Case of Spinal Mass in a Fetus Loder, D. ; Lalous, M. ; Rochon, L. ; Albrecht, S. ; Carpineta, L. ; Lefebvre, J. ; Fitzpatrick, J. ; Miner, L. ; Tischkowitz, M. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:11-14 (DOI:10.1159/000185606) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 342 KB)

Original Paper
15	Sacrococcygeal Teratomas: Prenatal Surveillance, Growth and Pregnancy Outcome Wilson, R.D. ; Hedrick, H. ; Flake, A.W. ; Johnson, M.P. ; Bebbington, M.W. ; Mann, S. ; Rychik, J. ; Liechty, K. ; Adzick, N.S. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:15-20 (DOI:10.1159/000188056) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 140 KB)

Case Report
21	Craniorachischisis Totalis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Coskun, A. ; Kiran, G. ; Ozdemir, O. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:21-25 (DOI:10.1159/000188662) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 234 KB)


26	Percutaneous Laser Ablation of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma in a Hydropic Fetus with Severe Heart Failure - Too Late for a Surgical Procedure? Ruano, R. ; Duarte, S. ; Zugaib, M. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:26-30 (DOI:10.1159/000188663) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 449 KB)


31	A Case of Amyoplasia in a Monochorionic Twin Pregnancy: A Sequela from Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome? Wong, H.S. ; Kidd, A. ; Zuccollo, J. ; Parker, S. ; Richardson, V. ; Tait, J. ; Pringle, K.C. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:31-35 (DOI:10.1159/000193224) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 370 KB)


36	Prenatal 3D Ultrasound Diagnostics in Cleidocranial Dysplasia Hermann, N.V. ; Hove, H.D. ; Jørgensen, C. ; Larsen, P. ; Darvann, T.A. ; Kreiborg, S. ; Sundberg, K. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:36-39 (DOI:10.1159/000195634) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 311 KB)


40	Intrathoracic Displacement of Pleuroamniotic Shunt after Successful in utero Treatment of Fetal Hydrops Secondary to Hydrothorax Alkazaleh, F. ; Saleem, M. ; Badran, E. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:40-43 (DOI:10.1159/000196374) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 195 KB)


44	Prenatal Diagnosis of Fetal Cardiac Right Ventricular Diverticulum Disappearing at Three Months of Age Perlitz, Y. ; Mukary, M. ; Lorber, A. ; Ben-Ami, M. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:44-46 (DOI:10.1159/000196815) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 180 KB)

Original Paper
47	Lower Extremity Neuromotor Function and Short-Term Ambulatory Potential following in utero Myelomeningocele Surgery Danzer, E. ; Gerdes, M. ; Bebbington, M.W. ; Sutton, L.N. ; Melchionni, J. ; Adzick, N.S. ; Wilson, R.D. ; Johnson, M.P. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:47-53 (DOI:10.1159/000197359) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 174 KB)

Case Report
54	Prenatal Cardiac Ultrasound Finding in Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation Type 1a Malhotra, A. ; Pateman, A. ; Chalmers, R. ; Coman, D. ; Menahem, S. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:54-57 (DOI:10.1159/000196816) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 178 KB)

Original Paper
58	Prenatally Diagnosed Turner Syndrome and Cystic Hygroma: Incidence and Reasons for Referrals Alpman, A. ; Cogulu, O. ; Akgul, M. ; Ataman Arkan, E. ; Durmaz, B. ; Karaca, E. ; Saol, S. ; Ozkinay, C. ; Ozkinay, F. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:58-61 (DOI:10.1159/000199869) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 118 KB)


62	Bidirectional Communication between Neural and Cardiac Cells in Human Amniotic Fluid Stefanidis, K. ; Loutradis, D. ; Anastasiadou, V. ; Dinopoulou, V. ; Eleni, E. ; Arampatzi, E. ; Lekka, K. ; Mesogitis, S. ; Antsaklis, A. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:62-66 (DOI:10.1159/000200016) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 317 KB)

Case Report
67	Percutaneous Fetoscopic Laser Decompression of Congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome (CHAOS) from Laryngeal Atresia via a Single Trocar - Current Technical Constraints and Potential Solutions for Future Interventions Kohl, T. ; Van de Vondel, P. ; Stressig, R. ; Wartenberg, H.C. ; Heep, A. ; Keiner, S. ; Müller, A. ; Franz, A. ; Fröhlich, S. ; Willinek, W. ; Gembruch, U. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:67-71 (DOI:10.1159/000200017) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 356 KB)


72	Hernia of the Umbilical Cord and Associated Ileal Prolapse through a Patent Omphalomesenteric Duct: Prenatal Ultrasound and MRI Findings Ono, K. ; Kikuchi, A. ; Takikawa, K.M. ; Hiroma, T. ; Yoshizawa, K. ; Sunagawa, S. ; Takagi, K. ; Momose, Y. ; Nakamura, T. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:72-75 (DOI:10.1159/000200633) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 268 KB)


76	Prenatal Diagnosis of Retroperitoneal Teratoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Asai, S. ; Ishimoto, H. ; Kim, S.H. ; Higuchi, T. ; Minegishi, K. ; Tanaka, M. ; Hoshino, K. ; Morikawa, Y. ; Yoshimura, Y. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:76-78 (DOI:10.1159/000201944) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 143 KB)


79	Fetal Malformations Associated with the Use of Methylphenobarbital and Carbamazepine during Pregnancy Akšamija, A. ; Habek, D. ; Stanojevi, M. ; Ujevi, B. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:79-82 (DOI:10.1159/000201945) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 157 KB)

Original Paper
83	Incidence of Chromosomal Abnormalities in the Presence of Fetal Subcutaneous Oedema, Such as Nuchal Oedema, Cystic Hygroma and Non-Immune Hydrops Beke, A. ; Joó, J.G. ; Csaba, A. ; Lázár, L. ; Bán, Z. ; Papp, C. ; Tóth-Pál, E. ; Papp, Z. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:83-92 (DOI:10.1159/000201946) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 309 KB)

Case Report
93	Antenatal Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Case Report and Literature Review Howman, R.A. ; Barr, A.L. ; Shand, A.W. ; Dickinson, J.E. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:93-97 (DOI:10.1159/000202171) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 140 KB)

Original Paper
98	Intramuscular Fetal Corticosteroid Therapy: Short-Term Effects on the Fetus Babovic, I. ; Plesinac, S. ; Opalic, J. ; Devrnja, V. ; Pavlovic, I. ; Radojicic, Z. ; Plecas, D. ; Radunovic, N. ; Ljubic, A. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:98-101 (DOI:10.1159/000203398) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 163 KB)


102	Immune Ontogeny and Engraftment Receptivity in the Sheep Fetus Skopal-Chase, J.L. ; Pixley, J.S. ; Torabi, A. ; Cenariu, M.C. ; Bhat, A. ; Thain, D.S. ; Frederick, N.M. ; Groza, D.M. ; Zanjani, E.D. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:102-110 (DOI:10.1159/000203399) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 854 KB)

Case Report
111	Partial Chromosome Deletion: A New Trisomy Rescue Mechanism? Vialard, F. ; Molina-Gomes, D. ; Quarello, E. ; Leroy, B. ; Ville, Y. ; Selva, J. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:111-114 (DOI:10.1159/000203400) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 240 KB)


115	Acenocoumarol and Pregnancy Outcome in a Patient with Mitral Valve Prosthesis: A Case Report Stefanidis, K. ; Papoutsis, D. ; Daskalakis, G. ; Loutradis, D. ; Antsaklis, A. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:115-118 (DOI:10.1159/000207449) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 135 KB)


119	Recurrent Septo-Optic Dysplasia Accompanied by Omphalocele: A Case Report Tanrikulu, F. ; Korucuoglu, U. ; Efeturk, T. ; Yildirim, F.D. ; Biri, A. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:119-122 (DOI:10.1159/000207450) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 125 KB)


123	Prenatal Detection and Conservative Management of a Partial Fundal Uterine Dehiscence Hunter, T.J. ; Maouris, P. ; Dickinson, J.E. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:123-126 (DOI:10.1159/000207451) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 274 KB)


127	Recurrent Cystic Hygroma with Hydrops Baxi, L. ; Brown, S. ; Desai, K. ; Thaker, H. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:127-129 (DOI:10.1159/000207553) Article (PDF 114 KB)

Original Paper
130	The Impact of First-Trimester Serum Free -Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A on the Diagnosis of Fetal Growth Restriction and Small for Gestational Age Infant Montanari, L. ; Alfei, A. ; Albonico, G. ; Moratti, R. ; Arossa, A. ; Beneventi, F. ; Spinillo, A. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:130-135 (DOI:10.1159/000207554) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 145 KB)

Case Report
136	Interferon- for Treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia during Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of the Literature Séror, J. ; Sentilhes, L. ; Lefebvre-Lacoeuille, C. ; Marpeau, L. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:136-140 (DOI:10.1159/000207555) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 124 KB)


141	Monozygotic Twins Discordant for Dandy-Walker Malformation Li, D.-Z. ; Liao, C. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:141-143 (DOI:10.1159/000207556) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 118 KB)


144	Monochorionic Triplet and Monoamniotic Twins Gestation after Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and Laser-Assisted Hatching Pantos, K. ; Kokkali, G. ; Petroutsou, K. ; Lekka, K. ; Malligiannis, P. ; Koratzis, A. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:144-147 (DOI:10.1159/000208169) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 208 KB)


148	Successful Outcome after Prenatal Treatment of a Cardiac Diverticulum with Massive Pericardial Effusion Abi-Nader, K. ; David, A.L. ; Yates, R. ; Pandya, P. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:148-152 (DOI:10.1159/000208170) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 164 KB)


153	In Utero Treatment of Severe Fetal Anaemia due to Parvovirus B19 in One Fetus in a Twin Pregnancy - A Case Report and Literature Review Bekhit, M.T. ; Greenwood, P.A. ; Warren, R. ; Aarons, E. ; Jauniaux, E. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:153-157 (DOI:10.1159/000209200) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 235 KB)


158	Prenatal Findings in a Case of Massive Fetomaternal Hemorrhage Associated with Intraplacental Choriocarcinoma Aso, K. ; Tsukimori, K. ; Yumoto, Y. ; Hojo, S. ; Fukushima, K. ; Koga, T. ; Sueishi, K. ; Takahata, Y. ; Hara, T. ; Wake, N. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:158-162 (DOI:10.1159/000209201) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 286 KB)


163	Giant Pulmonary Sequestration: The Rare Case Requiring the EXIT Procedure with Resection and ECMO Mychaliska, G.B. ; Bryner, B.S. ; Nugent, C. ; Barks, J. ; Hirschl, R.B. ; McCrudden, K. ; Chames, M. ; Gomez-Fifer, C. ; Servin, M.N. ; Chiravuri, S.D. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:163-166 (DOI:10.1159/000209202) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 140 KB)


167	Cerebrovascular Blood Flow Dynamic Changes in Fetuses with Congenital Heart Disease Guorong, L. ; Shaohui, L. ; Peng, J. ; Huitong, L. ; Boyi, L. ; Wanhong, X. ; Liya, L. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:167-172 (DOI:10.1159/000209203) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 133 KB)


173	Prenatal Diagnosis of a Spontaneous Monochorionic Five-Amniotic Quintuplet Pregnancy Arabin, B. Fetal Diagn Ther 2009;25:173-176 (DOI:10.1159/000210081) Free Abstract Article (References) Article (PDF 165 KB) Free Suppl. Material (7,8 MB)

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