1. |
|
|
2. |
|
|
3. |
|
|
4. |
- Arabin, B, et al.
(author)
-
Hemodynamic changes with paradoxical blood flow in expectant management of abruptio placentae
- 1998
-
In: Obstetrics and Gynecology. - 1873-233X. ; 91:5 Pt 2, s. 796-798
-
Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- BACKGROUND: Because the early diagnosis of abruption often is missed or misinterpreted, emergency situations frequently do not permit adequate management. CASE: A woman of 26-weeks' gestation was transferred with symptoms and laboratory findings typical for abruption. Ultrasound, including Doppler, revealed a subchorionic hematoma, pathologic blood flow in the uterine arteries, low pulsatility index values in the fetal cerebral and umbilical arteries (paradoxical blood flow), and high maximal velocities in the fetal aorta. Repeated Doppler and laboratory examinations revealed a gradual restoration to normal of the arterial uterine blood flow pattern, of paradoxical blood flow, aortic maximal velocities, and laboratory values. CONCLUSION: Serial Doppler measurements considering the paradoxical pattern illustrate pathophysiologic mechanisms of abruption that may assist in deciding whether to deliver immediately or to continue intense surveillance.
|
|
5. |
- Arabin, B, et al.
(author)
-
Treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome by laser and digoxin. Biophysical and angiographic evaluation
- 1998
-
In: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy. - : Karger. - 1015-3837. ; 13:3, s. 141-146
-
Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- OBJECTIVES: A combination of surgical and medical approaches may address both the underlying pathophysiological processes and the most threatening symptoms in twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). CASE: A primigravida with monochorionic twin pregnancy was referred with signs of TTTS at 16 weeks. One twin was severely hydropic with normal amniotic fluid, the co-twin had anhydramnios. Laser treatment was performed. Nevertheless, signs of severe cardiac decompensation in the recipient remained unchanged. After treatment with digoxin restoration of congestive heart failure and a resolution of the hydrops were achieved. Activity and inter-twin contacts increased significantly. At 37 weeks 2 healthy boys were delivered. Postnatal computerangiography of the placenta revealed no arteriovenous anastomoses. CONCLUSIONS: This case suggests that a combined causal and symptomatic therapy in cases with cardiac decompensation of the recipient can be beneficial as demonstrated by echocardiography, venous Doppler and behavioral analysis. Computer angiography of the placenta may demonstrate the effect of laser treatment.
|
|