Abstract Objectives Intrauterine growth restriction is a common clinical problem, but the underlying hemodynamic changes are not well known. Our aim was to determine normal distribution of fetal cardiac output placenta during second half pregnancy, and assess imposed by with various degrees placental compromise. Methods A cross‐sectional study 212 low‐risk pregnancies gestational age 18–41 weeks constituted reference population. group 64 an estimated weight ⩽ 2.5 th percentile group....

To determine the degree of ductus venosus (DV) shunting in fetuses with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and effect various degrees umbilical circulatory compromise.This was a cross-sectional observational study. Sixty-four IUGR (estimated weight < or = 2.5(th) percentile) underwent ultrasound examination. The diameter, velocity, blood flow were determined DV intra-abdominal vein (UV), fraction : UV diameter ratios calculated. Placental compromise classified according to either normal...

Abstract Introduction Assisted vaginal delivery has been associated with a negative childbirth experience and the development of secondary fear childbirth, although it is less consistent than emergency Cesarean delivery. Whether choice instrument influences this, woman's preference for mode in potential subsequent pregnancy, unknown. Our objective was to assess association between during assisted delivery, an elective pregnancy. Material Methods Study design: Secondary analysis Bergen birth...

Serial Doppler measurements of the ductus venosus are used increasingly for monitoring fetuses at risk hemodynamic compromise, but existing reference ranges based on cross-sectional studies and thus less suitable comparison with serial measurements. We aimed to establish longitudinal flow velocities waveform indices provide necessary terms calculating conditional measurements.This was a study 160 low-risk pregnancies. Pulsed ultrasound record blood 4-week intervals from 20-22 weeks gestation...

Objectives To determine risk factors for short and long umbilical cord, entanglement knot. Explore their associated risks of adverse maternal perinatal outcome, including recurrence in a subsequent pregnancy. provide population based gestational age sex parity specific reference ranges cord length. Design Population registry study. Setting Medical Birth Registry Norway 1999–2013. All singleton births (gestational age>22weeks<45 weeks) (n = 856 300). Methods Descriptive statistics odds ratios...

<h3>• Objective.</h3> —The recovery of language function seen in poststroke aphasia is significantly related to the severity initial neurologic deficit. However, a great deal variability still remains improvement that actually achieved. To detect predictors will help explaining this variability, positron emission tomography (PET) and fludeoxyglucose F 18 (18-F-fluorodeoxyglucose) were used results analyzed by stepwise regression. <h3>Design.</h3> —Using PET imaging after injection 18,...

Single umbilical artery (SUA) is associated with congenital malformations in most organ systems, but reported findings have not been consistent. While it has suggested that genetic and persisting environmental factors influence the development of SUA, known whether there an increased risk recurrence a subsequent pregnancy same woman. The aims this study were to investigate occurrence of, for, SUA Norway, assess its association trisomies 13, 18 21 pregnancies.This was population-based all (n...

Abstract Introduction In clinical experience, occiput posterior (OP) position is associated with longer labor duration than anterior (OA) position, but few studies have investigated the association between and fetal position. We aimed to compare of active phase in OP deliveries OA a contemporary population using survival methods. Secondary aims were frequencies operative interventions, obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS), postpartum hemorrhage, newborn outcomes deliveries. Material...

Introduction Presently, more than one in four births high-income countries undergo labour induction. Induction of is an independent risk factor for adverse obstetric outcomes, including high rates operative delivery. Two drugs, hyoscine butylbromide and sodium bicarbonate, have been used to facilitate cervical dilation prevent uterine lactate accumulation. However, no previous randomised trial has systematically studied the separate combined effects these drugs women with induction labour....

The aim of this study was to assess the effect user-regulated image-processing settings (spatial smoothing, temporal smoothing and drift compensation) on fetal left ventricular strain. Left average longitudinal strain acquired from four-chamber view heart 34 fetuses, with 30 fetuses presenting adequate quality. A total 18 different for spatial compensation were examined. At each setting calculated, whereby one could examine whether there an difference in at settings. Furthermore, between...

Abstract Objectives The umbilical vein is the major source of blood for fetal liver, but portal blood, which has not been measured directly in human fetuses, probably constitutes a physiologically important contribution. We aimed to establish method measuring flow and produce longitudinal reference ranges diameter, velocities volume during second half pregnancy. Methods After pilot project develop technique, 160 low‐risk pregnant women were recruited study that included ultrasound...

Background Histologic chorioamnionitis (HCA) is most often caused by ascending bacterial infection originating from the cervicovaginal tract.Objectives To investigate whether HCA with a fetal inflammatory response (FIR) has worse clinical outcome than alone. Further, if FIR or positive maternal microbiologic culture obtained prior to birth were related adverse neonatal outcomes in cohort of extremely preterm (EP) neonates.Methods Prospective observational study recruiting EP singleton...

Since 1986, we have performed microscopic reconstruction in 18 men following failed vasectomy reversal. Between 1994 and 1996, nine couples undergone epididymal sperm aspiration (MESA)/ intracytoplasmic injection (ICSI) treatment for male infertility due either to congenital absence of the vas deferens (CAVD) or inoperable excurrent duct obstruction. We compared cost efficiency repeat reversal that MESA combined with ICSI/in-vitro fertilization (ICSI/IVF). The partner procedures (vasectomy...

SummaryThe plasma of 9 10 rabbits with staphylococcal toxin pancreatitis inhibited the activity post-heparin LYL. The resulted also in a significant elevation triglyceride level. maximal elevation, however, was not related to inhibition LPL. possibility that circulating inhibitor(s) LPL liberated from necrotic pancreatic tissue is discussed.

The new Holter monitoring technology enables long-term electrocardiographic recording of the fetal heart rate without discomfort for mother. aim study was to assess feasibility a monitor. This further used outside hospital setting during normal daily activities and test hypothesis that uterine activity pregnancy influences rate.Prospective observational including 12 healthy pregnant women at 20-40 weeks gestation. Data were collected using Monica AN24 system. Outcome measures rate, maternal...

Objective To explore risk profiles of the different types postpartum hemorrhage (PPH &gt;500ml or severe PPH &gt;1500ml) and their recurrence risks in a subsequent delivery. Methods With data from The Medical Birth Registry Norway Statistics we performed population-based cohort study including all singleton deliveries 1967–2017. Multilevel logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratio (OR), with 95% confidence interval (CI), &gt;1500ml (severe PPH) combined retained placenta, uterine...

Abstract Objectives The left portal vein represents a watershed area in the fetal circulation and change of flow direction is suggested marker circulatory compromise. Our aim was to study uncompromised human pregnancies establish reference ranges. Methods One hundred sixty low‐risk pregnant women were recruited longitudinal that included four five Doppler measurements at monthly intervals during second half pregnancy. Results Based on 554 recordings we found time‐averaged maximum velocities...

To evaluate the clinical use of ST analysis (STAN) for intrapartum monitoring high-risk pregnancies.Prospective observational study.University hospital, Norway, 2004-2008.Singleton pregnancies with a gestational age above 35(+6) weeks.Analysis maternal and neonatal outcomes all deliveries according to method monitoring.Prevalence cord metabolic acidosis (pH < 7.05, extracellular fluid base deficit (extracellular fluid) >12 mmol/L).Of 23 203 deliveries, 6010 (25.9%) were monitored STAN. Fetal...