OBJECTIVES: To describe the perinatal outcomes of type II and III selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR) in monochorionic-diamniotic (MCDA) twin pregnancies treated with expectant management or laser ablation of placental vessels (LAPV). METHODS: Retrospective analysis of cases of sFGR that received ...
ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the physiological and behavioral responses of Premature Infant (PREEMIE) positioned by the Unit Routine Decubitus (URD) and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Method: A quasi-experimental comparative study performed at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Southern Brazi...
Introdução: a identificação precoce de dificuldades escolares em crianças nascidas pequenas para a idade gestacional (PIG) é importante para prevenir ou minimizar comprometimentos no desenvolvimento cognitivo e psicossocial. Objetivo: identificar e caracterizar a presença de dificuldade escolar em...
ABSTRACT Objective: To describe our initial experience with a novel approach to follow-up and treat gastroschisis in "zero minute" using the EXITlike procedure. Methods: Eleven fetuses with prenatal diagnosis of gastroschisis were evaluated. The Svetliza Reductibility Index was used to prospectively ev...
Abstract Introduction: In preterm newborn, problems with the interpretation of 17-OHP may occur. Objective: Evaluate 17-OHP values in healthy preterm newborns until they reach the corrected gestational age. Methods: Longitudinal study of 36 preterm infants with 17-OHP evaluation using ELISA from heel ...
ABSTRACT Objective This study was designed to compare the serum levels of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) among patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and healthy pregnant women, and to evaluate the association between hormonal and metabolic parameters. Subjects and methods A total of ...
Resumen Introducción: La alimentación por vía oral después del nacimiento es llevada a cabo gracias a la adecuada coordinación de la triada funcional succión-deglución-respiración, sin embargo, cuando hay una disfunción en alguna de las variables, se presentan los trastornos de succión-degluci...
In pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes and gestational age between 34 and 37 weeks: Is termination of pregnancy (active management) better than expectant management to reduce neonatal sepsis?
INTRODUCCIÓN: La rotura prematura de membranas (RPM) ocurre en un 8 a 10% de las embarazadas, y de ellas, un 20% corresponde a embarazos de pretérmino. El mayor riesgo para el feto luego de una RPM pretérmino son las complicaciones propias de la prematurez. Por debajo de las 34 semanas se favorece el ...