[Risk of chromosomal pathology in fetus with abnormal umbilical artery flowmetry]

Minerva Ginecol. 2001 Feb;53(1 Suppl 1):78-81.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Background: Goal of this study is to consider the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses by velocimetry abnormalities.

Methods: The author select 64 pregnancies by velocimetry abnormalities of umbilical artery diastolic flow (ARED: Absent or Reverse end Diastolic Flow).

Results: The fetal cariotype from amniociti or from umbilical blood at delivery moment is resulted abnormal in 5 cases. Fetal-maternal risk factors of chromosomopaties are: malformations; fetal growth retardation; maternal age > or = 35.

Conclusions: Other studies and other results are necessary for this discussion.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chromosome Aberrations / statistics & numerical data*
  • Diastole
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Fetal Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Pregnancy
  • Regional Blood Flow
  • Rheology
  • Risk Factors
  • Umbilical Arteries / physiopathology*