Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology
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Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol · Sep 2011
Pandemic influenza H1N1 2009 virus infection in pregnancy in Turkey.
To describe the clinical characteristics of the pregnant women who were hospitalized in a tertiary referral hospital with pandemic influenza H1N1 2009 virus infection and neonatal outcomes from October 2009 to December 2009 during which the pandemic influenza cases peaked in Turkey. ⋯ Pregnant women are at increased risk for complications from pandemic influenza H1N1 virus infection. Timely medical attention with early recourse to antiviral therapy is associated with a better outcome in H1N1-affected pregnant women.
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Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol · Sep 2011
Case ReportsRight aortic arch with aberrant left subclavian artery--prenatal diagnosis and evaluation of postnatal outcomes: report of three cases.
To present prenatal diagnosis of a right aortic arch (RAA) with an aberrant left subclavian artery (LSCA) by the three vessels and trachea (3VT) view using routine ultrasound and the newer technique of three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound (3D-PDU) together with a discussion of the postnatal outcome. ⋯ The 3VT view in routine prenatal ultrasound examination is important and essential for the prenatal diagnosis of an RAA with an aberrant LSCA. Moreover, 3D-PDU is able to provide a more clear-cut cardiovascular structure, which helps with the diagnosis.