Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Carolin Marchand, Jeanette Koeppe, Helen Ann Koester, Kathrin Oelmeier, Ralf Schmitz, Johannes Steinhard, Arrigo Fruscalzo, Karol Kubiak
Summary: This study aimed to identify growth-restricted fetuses using biometric parameters and assess the validity and clinical value of individual ultrasound parameters and ratios. The results showed that the abdominal circumference (AC) was the most promising individual parameter, especially in advanced weeks of gestation. However, the highest accuracy was achieved using a multivariable model.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anindita Dutta, Donee Alexander, Theodore Karrison, Oludare Morhasson-Bello, Nathaniel Wilson, Omolola Mojisola Atalabi, Damilola Adu, Tope Ibigbami, Samuel Adekunle, Dayo Adepoju, John Olamijulo, Omolola Akinwunmi, Oluniyi S. Afolabi, Oluwafunmilade Deji-Abiodun, Babatunde Adedokun, Briseis Aschebrook-Kilfoy, Oladosu Ojengbede, Christopher O. Olopade
Summary: This study investigated the effects of a cookstove intervention on fetal biometric parameters and intrauterine growth restriction in pregnant Nigerian women exposed to household air pollution. The results showed no significant differences in fetal growth trajectories between the intervention and control groups. Larger studies in a setting of low ambient air pollution are needed to further explore the impact of transitioning to cleaner fuels on intrauterine growth.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Acoustics
C. Briffa, O. Stirrup, C. Huddy, J. Richards, S. Shetty, K. Reed, A. Khalil
Summary: This study constructed chorionicity-specific birth-weight reference charts for twin pregnancies and found that the median birth weight of twins was consistently lower than that of singletons, with variation in median birth weight at different gestational ages according to chorionicity.
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Einav Kadour Peero, Nir Kugelman, Liat Gindes, Avi Shariv, Dorit Lev, Mordechai Tamarkin, Leila Haddad, Hassan Bakry, Boris Weizman, Israel Shapiro, Ayala Arad, Dvora Kidron, Tally Lerman-Sagie, Zvi Leibovitz
Summary: This study developed fetal reference ranges for the normal appearance of Sylvian fissures (SF) and applied them to fetuses with cortical abnormalities affecting the SF. The study found that one abnormal parameter is enough to suspect SF malformation. The new SF parameters might improve the detection of prenatal cortical abnormalities affecting the SF.
PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hee-Sun Kim, Soo-Young Oh, Geum Joon Cho, Suk-Joo Choi, Soon Cheol Hong, Ja-Young Kwon, Han Sung Kwon
Summary: A clinical model was developed and internally validated to predict fetal overgrowth in Korean women with GDM, which showed a relatively good performance.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Szymon Plotka, Adam Klasa, Aneta Lisowska, Joanna Seliga-Siwecka, Michal Lipa, Tomasz Trzcinski, Arkadiusz Sitek
Summary: This study investigates the use of deep convolutional neural networks (CNN) to automatically perform measurements of fetal body parts and estimate gestational age and fetal weight. The results show that the automated measurements obtained by the CNN were comparable to those performed by experienced sonographers, and the differences were not statistically significant. The significance of this research lies in its potential to assist sonographers in clinical settings, improving measurement efficiency and addressing the shortage of medical experts.
PHYSICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yogitha Poojari, Prudhvinath Reddy Annapureddy, Sharmila Vijayan, Vinoth Kumar Kalidoss, Mf Yuvaraj, Pk Sankaran
Summary: Advanced maternal age affects fetal growth pattern, with lower third trimester fetal parameters compared to younger mothers. Head circumference is an important indicator for estimating the estimated date of delivery in advanced maternal age group.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nicholas Aldridge, Pranav Pandya, Judith Rankin, Nicola Miller, Jennifer Broughan, Nadia Permalloo, Annette McHugh, Sarah Stevens
Summary: This study aimed to measure the condition-specific detection rates for 14 physical conditions screened for by the NHS fetal anomaly screening programme (FASP) using fetal anomaly (FA) ultrasound scan. The retrospective audit of 12,694 diagnoses across a 3-year national cohort revealed that the performance of the FA scan exceeded expectations for most conditions, and for the remaining conditions, the majority of affected fetuses and babies were detected before the FA scan.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Hyunwoo Cho, Dongju Kim, Sunyeob Chang, Jinbum Kang, Yangmo Yoo
Summary: This paper proposes an efficient automatic fetal biometry measurement method using deep learning for a system-on-chip (SoC) solution. The proposed method outperformed other segmentation networks in terms of accuracy, and the automated measurements were highly correlated with manual measurements. The execution time analysis showed feasibility in low-resource hardware settings.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Miao-Xu Lun, Cheng Gui, Liang Zhang, Ning Shang, Yi-Wei Xiao, Li-Juan Lv, Han-Lin Huang
Summary: A study was conducted in two hospitals in Guangdong, Southern China, to establish new reference ranges for fetal biparietal diameter and head circumference. Comparison showed that Cole's LMS method was more suitable for the local population in constructing a satisfactory reference range for fetal head sizes.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Luigi Manzo, Giuliana Orlandi, Olimpia Gabrielli, Paolo Toscano, Enrica Di Lella, Antonia Lettieri, Laura Letizia Mazzarelli, Giordana Sica, Letizia Di Meglio, Lavinia Di Meglio, Gabriele Ruffo, Carmine Sica, Ferdinando Antonio Gulino, Giosue Giordano Incognito, Attilio Tuscano, Alice Giorno, Aniello Di Meglio
Summary: The aim of this study was to provide prenatal nomograms of the normal cerebellar area using 2D ultrasonography. A strong positive correlation was found between cerebellar area and gestational age. Several nomograms of the normal cerebellar area were provided. These findings are important for assessing cerebellar abnormalities.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Pei-Chen Hsieh, Kuo-Hsuan Chang, Yih-Ru Wu, Long-Sun Ro, Chun-Che Chu, Rong-Kuo Lyu, Ming-Feng Liao, Hung-Chou Kuo
Summary: This study established specific CSA reference values for Taiwanese adults, showing that nerve sizes in Taiwan are smaller than in Caucasian populations but comparable to other Asian cohorts. Men generally have larger nerves than women, even after adjusting for height and weight. Nerve sizes of certain nerves were negatively correlated with age, while positively correlated with weight and BMI at several sites, with significant correlation found between ulnar nerve size in the cubital tunnel and decreasing height.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Michal Kirshenbaum, Tomer Ziv-Baran, Eldad Katorza
Summary: This study aimed to provide new percentiles of amniotic fluid index (AFI) and investigate the relationship between AFV and fetal biometric parameters. The results showed a positive correlation between AFI and estimated fetal weight (EFW) and abdominal circumference (AC), while no correlation was found with other fetal biometric parameters.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Linda Lindstroem, Marten Ageheim, Ove Axelsson, Laith Hussain-Alkhateeb, Alkistis Skalkidou, Anna-Karin Wikstroem, Eva Bergman
Summary: Fetal growth restriction is a significant risk factor for perinatal morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to create updated Swedish reference ranges for estimated fetal weight from gestational week 12-42, showing higher EFW for males than females and the ability to assess intrauterine fetal weight and growth, as well as early postnatal growth in preterm infants.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Acoustics
Sven Schiermeier, Constantin Sylvius von Kaisenberg, Sven Kehl, Frank Reister, Beatrice Mosimann, Philipp Reif, Werner Harlfinger, Klaus Koenig, Christiane Schwarz, Elke Matern, Maritta Kuehnert, Ralf Schmitz, Markus Hoopmann, Andrea Ramsell, Barbara Stocker Kalberer, Petra Graf Heule, Silke Heinzl, Beate Kayer, Patricia Gruber, Horst Steiner, Leonard Schaeffer
Summary: The purpose of this guideline was to determine whether conducting Doppler examinations and CTGs in low-risk cohorts of pregnant women improves outcomes. A systematic search for guidelines was conducted, and suitable guidelines were evaluated. Additionally, all relevant studies were analyzed using specific questions. A structured consensus was achieved through a nominal group process and a consensus conference. The recommendations are to not perform antepartum Doppler sonography and CTGs in low-risk cohorts.
ULTRASCHALL IN DER MEDIZIN
(2023)
Review
Acoustics
C. Siristatidis, M. Papapanou, V. Karageorgiou, W. P. Martins, I. Bellos, D. M. Teixeira, N. Vlahos
Summary: A meta-analysis comparing blastocyst-stage and cleavage-stage embryo transfers found no significant difference in the risk of congenital anomalies, but blastocyst transfer was associated with a slightly increased probability of a male neonate. A network meta-analysis showed that frozen-blastocyst transfer had a lower risk of low birth weight compared to fresh-blastocyst or fresh-cleavage transfer, but had an increased risk of perinatal death compared to fresh-cleavage transfer.
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Acoustics
E. M. M. Yamaguti, E. T. Sontag dos Reis, W. P. Martins, M. N. Nadai, N. F. Soares, F. da Silva Costa, C. S. Vieira
Summary: This study describes the feasibility of an ultrasound-guided repositioning technique for partially expelled intrauterine devices (IUDs) without sedation. The results showed that the procedure was successful in majority of the cases with no serious complications.
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pathology
Pedro Teixeira Castro, Heron Werner, Edward Araujo Junior, Maria Paola Bonasoni, Gabriele Tonni
Summary: This case report describes a pregnant woman infected with Zika virus, resulting in microcephaly in the newborn, and presents the related imaging and histopathological findings. Long-term follow-up revealed severe neurological symptoms in the affected child.
FETAL AND PEDIATRIC PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Acoustics
Herbene Jose Figuinha Milani, Enoch Quindere de Sa Barreto, Edward Araujo Junior, Sergio Cavalheiro, Mauricio Mendes Barbosa, Alberto Borges Peixoto, Antonio Fernandes Moron
Summary: This study assessed the trophism of the lower limbs of fetuses with open spina bifida using fractional thigh volume (TVOL) measured by three-dimensional ultrasound. The results showed no significant differences in TVOL between normal fetuses and those with spina bifida, while fetuses with spina bifida and without spontaneous movement of the lower limbs had lower TVOL values.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND
(2023)
Review
Acoustics
Darlei Neves Carneiro, Isabela Rossi, Nagibe Tayfour Oliveira, Lorena de Moraes Oliveira, Mariana Rodrigues, Edward Araujo Junior, Rodrigo Ruano, Alberto Borges Peixoto, Marina Carvalho Paschoini
Summary: This study describes the ultrasonographic characteristics, outcomes, and evolution of congenital porto-systemic venous shunts (CPSS) diagnosed during pregnancy. The data shows that the majority of fetuses were diagnosed with intra-hepatic CPSS at 33 weeks. Preterm delivery, fetal growth restriction, and postnatal treatment were common issues.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND
(2023)
Review
Acoustics
Renato Silveira Ximenes, Nathalie Jeanne Bravo-Valenzuela, David Baptista Silva Pares, Edward Araujo Junior
Summary: This study aims to explore ultrasound features that could allow early diagnosis of major congenital heart diseases (CHDs). High resolution ultrasound images of various CHDs were evaluated to provide useful tools for assessment. Results show that early ultrasound detection of most major CHDs is feasible. Safety concerns, findings on early fetal cardiovascular hemodynamics, and progressive cardiac lesions during pregnancy were also discussed.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND
(2023)
Editorial Material
Acoustics
Pedro Teixeira Castro, Gerson Ribeiro, Tatiana Fazecas, Fernando Maia Peixoto-Filho, Edward Araujo Junior, Heron Werner
Summary: In this case report, we present two cases of fetal liver giant hemangioma assessed using ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and three-dimensional reconstructions. We also discuss their respective postnatal outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Caroline Cervante Chagas, Ana Leticia Siqueira Pontes, Nathalie Jeanne Bravo-Valenzuela, Alberto Borges Peixoto, Ilenia Mappa, Clementina Viscardi, Giuseppe Rizzo, Edward Araujo Junior
Summary: Reference curves for fetal aortic and pulmonary valve annulus area were determined using three-dimensional ultrasonography with STIC, and their applicability in CHD was confirmed. The results showed a strong correlation between the areas of the valve annuli and CHD. Overall, the study received a rating of 9 out of 10.
JOURNAL OF PERINATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Karina da Rocha Mariano, Giovanna Calixto Andrade, Maria Laura Costa Louzada, Mary Uchiyama Nakamura, Edward Araujo Junior, Eduardo Souza
Summary: The study aimed to assess the consumption of ultra-processed foods by Brazilian pregnant women and its impact on the nutritional quality of their diet. Data from the 2017-2018 Family Budgets Survey were used to measure food consumption, and the foods were categorized using the NOVA classification. The results showed that ultra-processed foods accounted for 20.9% of the total calories in the diet of Brazilian pregnant women. Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with reduced intake of nutrients and decreased nutritional quality of their diet.
REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Thaisa de Souza Lima, Flavia Mariane Pagani, Carolina Bianchini Borges, Caetano Galvao Petrini, Marina Carvalho Paschoini, Edward Araujo Junior, Alberto Borges Peixoto
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between antibiotic prophylaxis and adverse perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes. The results showed that there was no association found between antibiotic prophylaxis and the presence of adverse perinatal outcomes. There were significant effects observed in patients with premature rupture of membranes using prophylactic antibiotics regarding various factors.
REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Joao Victor Jacomele Caldas, Antonio Fernandes Moron, David Baptista da Silva Pares, Sergio Cavalheiro, Italo Capraro Suriano, Edward Araujo Junior
Summary: Occipital encephalocele is a rare neural tube defect that requires surgical repair after birth. Intrauterine surgery aims to minimize brain herniation and improve perinatal outcomes. This study presents the first experience of fetal open surgery for occipital encephalocele in Brazil, highlighting the importance of postnatal follow-up to evaluate the benefits.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rodrigo Manieri Rocha, Jose Vitor Zanardi, Wellington de Paula Martins
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nienke E. van Hoogenhuijze, Gemma Lahoz Casarramona, Sarah Lensen, Cindy Farquhar, Mohan S. Kamath, Aleyamma T. Kunjummen, Nick Raine-Fenning, Sine Berntsen, Anja Pinborg, Shari Mackens, Zeynep Ozturk Inal, Ernest H. Y. Ng, Jennifer S. M. Mak, Sachin A. Narvekar, Wellington P. Martins, Mia Steengaard Olesen, Helen L. Torrance, Ben W. Mol, Marinus J. C. Eijkemans, Rui Wang, Frank J. M. Broekmans
Summary: This meta-analysis based on individual participant data suggests that endometrial scratching may improve live birth rates in women undergoing IVF/ICSI. However, the effectiveness of scratching may vary in different subgroups, and the timing of the procedure may also play a role. Therefore, the use of endometrial scratching in clinical practice should be done cautiously and patients should be informed about the level of evidence and uncertainties.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION UPDATE
(2023)
Review
Acoustics
Gabriele Tonni, Alberto Borges Peixoto, Heron Werner, Gianpaolo Grisolia, Rodrigo Ruano, Francisco Sepulveda, Waldo Sepulveda, Edward Araujo Jr
Summary: Cleft lip is a common congenital anomaly, and micrognathia is a rare facial malformation. Prenatal ultrasound is the standard method for screening orofacial abnormalities, but adjunct imaging modalities like fetal MRI can enhance prenatal diagnosis. This review discusses the role of ultrasound and fetal MRI in assessing abnormalities of the upper lip, palate, and mandible.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alberto Borges Peixoto, Nathalie Jeanne Bravo-Valenzuela, Wellington P. Martins, Gabriele Tonni, Antonio Fernandes Moron, Rosiane Mattar, Rodrigo Ruano, Liliam Cristine Rolo, Edward Araujo Junior
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of overweight and obesity in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy on fetal cardiac function parameters. The results showed that overweight and obese pregnant women had higher fetal left ventricular modified myocardial performance index (Mod-MPI) and right ventricular E' compared to normal weight pregnant women. However, there were no differences between the groups in terms of 5-min APGAR score < 7, neonatal intensive care unit admission, hypoglycemia and hyperglobulinemia.
CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG
(2023)
