The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Feb 2006
Outcome after preterm delivery of infants antenatally diagnosed with congenital heart disease.
To determine outcome of delivery before 36 weeks gestation in babies diagnosed antenatally with serious congenital heart disease (CHD). ⋯ There is a very high morbidity and mortality rate in this group, particularly for those with extracardiac/karyotypic anomalies. This should be reflected in decisions over elective preterm delivery and when counseling parents.