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  • ...portionate blood supply between the fetuses, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates. ...primarily done through ultrasound, where differences in amniotic fluid and fetal size can be observed.
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  • ...y of a [[fetus]]. This condition is often associated with a high rate of [[mortality]] due to airway obstruction and [[polyhydramnios]]. ...y may be performed while the baby is still in the womb. This is known as [[fetal surgery]]. Other treatments may include [[chemotherapy]] or [[radiation the
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  • ...ses developing at different rates. This condition is also known as '''feto-fetal transfusion syndrome''' (FFTS), '''twin oligohydramnios-polyhydramnios sequ ...t, the mortality rate for both twins is high. With treatment, the survival rate for at least one twin improves significantly.
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  • ...> Topics include assisted vaginal delivery, [[Doppler fetal monitor]]ing, fetal [[dystocia]]s, [[neonatal]] [[resuscitation]], management [[premature labor
    4 KB (463 words) - 16:13, 20 February 2024
  • ...s a significant cause of not only [[maternal mortality]] but also [[infant mortality]] and [[morbidity]]. ...the mother and fetus. This includes prolonged labor, abnormal fetal heart rate, and failure of the cervix to dilate further. Additional diagnostic tools m
    2 KB (317 words) - 04:39, 4 March 2024
  • ...bination with other agents to treat hypertension and reduce cardiovascular mortality after myocardial infarction. Valsartan is associated with a low rate of transient serum aminotransferase elevations and has been linked to rare
    2 KB (319 words) - 00:02, 2 October 2020
  • ...cians in Taiwan can choose to further specialize in areas such as maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, and gynecologic oncology through fell ...obstetrics in Taiwan faces several challenges, including a declining birth rate and an increasing number of high-risk pregnancies due to advanced maternal
    3 KB (399 words) - 15:33, 31 March 2024
  • ...duction]] to manage polyhydramnios, and in some cases, fetal intervention. Fetal intervention may involve procedures such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) o ...cations of prematurity. With appropriate management, however, the survival rate of the pump twin can be significantly improved.
    3 KB (414 words) - 03:51, 22 March 2024
  • | title = Maternal-fetal medicine ...Complications of pregnancy|Pregnancy Complications]]|[[Congenital disorder|Fetal Anomalies]]}}
    12 KB (1,581 words) - 15:59, 24 February 2024
  • ...t of the fetus in various ways, often leading to significant morbidity and mortality. The pathophysiology of LBWC involves the entrapment of fetal parts by amniotic bands, leading to constrictions, amputations, and complex
    3 KB (444 words) - 16:11, 30 March 2024
  • ...lectrophoresis]], blood gas, cultures, TORCHES-CLAP, and DNA analysis, and fetal effusion sampling (TORCHES-CLAP, protein content, and cell count) ...rainage. While much of the older literature suggests a very high mortality rate, recent studies suggest that CPL does not have as poor an outlook.
    6 KB (855 words) - 10:06, 6 August 2020
  • | synonyms = Nephroblastomatosis-fetal ascites-macrosomia-Wilms tumor syndrome ...s for Perlman syndrome is poor and it is associated with a high [[neonatal mortality]].
    7 KB (873 words) - 14:54, 1 May 2020
  • ...us sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis, which involve analyzing chromosomes in fetal cells. ...with Trisomy 18 is generally poor, with a high rate of neonatal and infant mortality. However, every individual is unique, and some children with Trisomy 18 def
    3 KB (406 words) - 03:44, 23 March 2024
  • ...m the diagnosis. Prenatal diagnosis is possible through genetic testing of fetal DNA if there is a known family history of the syndrome. ...i-Linder Syndrome varies. The syndrome is associated with a high mortality rate in infancy and early childhood due to complications related to the severity
    3 KB (391 words) - 03:44, 23 March 2024
  • ...iated with this condition. Further diagnostic tests, such as [[MRI]] and [[fetal echocardiography]], may be used to assess the extent of the anomalies and p ...born with Limb Body Wall Complex is generally poor, with a high mortality rate in the neonatal period. The severity of the anomalies often makes long-term
    3 KB (486 words) - 01:29, 24 March 2024
  • ...e formation of reproductive cells ([[eggs] and [[sperm]]) or very early in fetal development. * Many infants with trisomy 13 fail to grow and gain weight at the expected rate (failure to thrive); have severe feeding difficulties; and episodes in whic
    6 KB (927 words) - 12:13, 3 June 2021
  • ...ruptions in the normal development of the diaphragm and upper limbs during fetal growth are implicated. Genetic mutations or chromosomal abnormalities may p .... Despite advances in neonatal care and surgical techniques, the mortality rate remains significant, primarily due to respiratory failure and pulmonary hyp
    4 KB (530 words) - 15:32, 30 March 2024
  • | symptoms = slow heart rate<ref name=":0"/> | diagnosis = fetal echocardiogram and Doppler and ELISA for the mother<ref name=":0"/>
    25 KB (3,574 words) - 00:40, 22 February 2024
  • ...yclic pyranopterin monophosphate''' (cPMP) indicated to reduce the risk of mortality in patients with [[molybdenum cofactor deficiency]] (MoCD) Type A. * This medicine is indicated to reduce the risk of mortality in patients with [[molybdenum cofactor deficiency]] (MoCD) Type A'''.
    5 KB (763 words) - 17:34, 13 July 2021
  • ...ents might include statistics such as [[cervical dilation]], [[fetal heart rate]], duration of labour and [[vital signs]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://staff * Fetal heart rate: It is recorded at an interval of thirty minutes.
    8 KB (1,254 words) - 07:42, 2 September 2019

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