Publicaties
Prenatal ultrasonographic markers for prediction of complex gastroschisis and adverse perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis KU Leuven
Twin anemia polycythemia sequence from a prenatal perspective Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
OBJECTIVES: To describe the prevalence, management and outcome of spontaneous twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS) diagnosed in the prenatal period.
METHOD: Retrospective analysis of 142 consecutive monochorionic twin pregnancies not diagnosed with twin to twin transfusion syndrome. TAPS cases were identified based on the presence of discordant middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity (MCA-PSV) measurements and signs suggestive ...
Prenatal diagnosis, prediction of outcome and in utero therapy of isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
Comparison of conventional 2D ultrasound to magnetic resonance imaging for prenatal estimation of birthweight in twin pregnancy Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Background During prenatal follow-up of twin pregnancies, accurate identification of birthweight and birthweight discordance is important to identify the high-risk group and plan perinatal care. Unfortunately, prenatal evaluation of birthweight discordance by 2-dimensional ultrasound has been far from optimal. Objective The objective of the study was to prospectively compare estimates of fetal weight based on 2-dimensional ultrasound ...
Advances in prenatal diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Over the past 20 years, prenatal detection of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has improved worldwide, reaching up to 60% in Europe. Pulmonary hypoplasia and persistent pulmonary hypertension are the two main determinants of neonatal mortality and morbidity, so new tools have been focused on their evaluation. Fetal surgery for severe cases requires proper evaluation of the prognosis of fetuses with CDH. Observed-to-expected lung-to-head ...
Prenatal anatomical imaging in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
The role of prenatal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is reviewed. Topics include morphologic imaging and vascular assessment of the developing lung, the value of imaging parameters as prognostic predictors in CDH and the role of imaging following percutaneous fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion.
Prenatal prediction of postnatal large-for-dates neonates using a simplified MRI method Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Objective: To evaluate the performance of a simple semi-automated method for estimation of fetal weight (EFW) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as compared with two-dimensional (2D) ultrasound (US) for the prediction of large-for-dates neonates. Methods: Data of two groups of women with singleton pregnancy between March 2011 and May 2016 were retrieved from our database and evaluated retrospectively: the first group included women who ...
Identification of prenatal behavioral patterns of the gross motor movements within the early stages of fetal development Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
Little is known about the manner in which motor behavior of the gross motor movements develops in early fetal period. Therefore, the goal of this study was to identify and classify the fetal distinct behavior patterns of the gross motor movements qualitatively in gestational weeks 10 through 17 (N = 69 fetuses). Using our unique Systematic Observation and Analysis Procedure based on conventional 2D ultrasound, we were able to ...