In:
Prenatal Diagnosis, Wiley, Vol. 33, No. 5 ( 2013-05), p. 497-501
Abstract:
What's already known about this topic? The size of the omphalocele, especially in cases of giant omphaloceles, is associated with neonatal morbidity, such as respiratory insufficiency, feeding difficulties and prolonged hospitalizations. Recent studies have evaluated standardized measurement of omphalocele, using omphalocele sac diameter relative to fetal biometries: The omphalocele circumference/abdominal circumference ratio was found to be predictive of herniation of the liver, respiratory insufficiency and type of surgical management. What does this study add? This study evaluates a new standardized measurement of omphalocele in the first trimester, using the mean diameter of the omphalocele instead of its circumference because the variability in omphalocele shape can alter the circumference measurements. This study relates to a large number of cases of omphaloceles in the first trimester with prenatal and postnatal follow‐up.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0197-3851
,
1097-0223
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2013
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1491217-X
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