The significance of prenatally identified isolated clubfoot: is amniocentesis indicated?

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A clubfoot deformity identified by ultrasound imaging of a fetus may indicate the presence of chromosomal or other abnormalities. Sixty-eight fetuses with an apparent foot deformity were examined more fully after birth or pregnancy termination. Clubfoot was confirmed in 88% of cases, and 6% had additional chromosomal defects. Nine fetuses had hip or other limb deformities, two fetuses had heart malformations, and other defects were detected. Diagnosis of clubfoot in second-trimester ultrasound examinations should prompt more thorough testing for fetal abnormalities.

Fetus, Genetic screening, Genetic testing, Amniocentesis, Prenatal ultrasonography, Clubfoot

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The use of helical computed tomography in pregnancy for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis

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Helical CT imaging can detect appendicitis in pregnant women, according to doctors from a hospital where helical CT imaging was used on every pregnant woman who had symptoms of appendicitis. It is very difficult to diagnose appendicitis in pregnant women because the pregnancy changes the position of abdominal organs.

Medical examination, Pregnant women, CT imaging, CAT scans, Appendicitis

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Outcomes of trial of labor following previous cesarean delivery among women with fetuses weighing more than 4000 g

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Pregnant women whose babies are larger than normal can still have a vaginal delivery even if they had a previous cesarean delivery. In a study of 2,749 pregnant women who were undergoing a trial of labor after a previous cesarean, the rate of uterine rupture was the same regardless of the baby's birth weight.

Health aspects, Uterus, Vaginal birth after cesarean, Uterine perforation, Fetal macrosomia

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