Ultrasonic CTAR and PLI Indices Predict Neonatal Congestive Heart Failure in Monochorionic Twin Pregnancies
M Sakata, H Shigetomi, M Utsu, H Kobayashi, K Maeda · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2008 · Heft 05
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Ultrasonic CTAR and PLI Indices Predict Neonatal Congestive Heart Failure in Monochorionic Twin Pregnancies Objective: To evaluate the role of the ultrasound and Doppler studies as tests for the prediction of developing twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and neonatal congestive heart failure (CHF) in monochorionic(MC) pregnancies, treated with tocolytic drugs under the condition of a thoroughly bed rest. Study design: Non-randomized controlled trial of cohort case series in two obstetric units. Follow up duration was 3.5±0.6 years after births. Ultrasound and Doppler assessment were carried out in 42 MC pregn…