Abnormal first-trimester ductus venosus blood flow: a marker of cardiac defects in fetuses with normal karyotype and nuchal translucency

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Martínez ◽  
M. Comas ◽  
A. Borrell ◽  
M. Bennasar ◽  
O. Gómez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Normal Karyotype ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Nuchal Translucency ◽  
Ductus Venosus ◽  
Cardiac Defects

Ductus venosus flow velocities in relation to the cardiac defects in first-trimester fetuses with enlarged nuchal translucency

2003 ◽  
Vol 188 (3) ◽  
pp. 727-733 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique C. Haak ◽  
Jos W.W.R. Twisk ◽  
Margot M. Bartelings ◽  
Adriana C. Gittenberger-de Groot ◽  
John M.G. van Vugt
Keyword(s):  
First Trimester ◽  
Nuchal Translucency ◽  
Ductus Venosus ◽  
Cardiac Defects ◽  
Flow Velocities

scholarly journals Improving our Knowledge in Twins: The Role of Ductus Venosus in the First Trimester

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 409-414
Author(s):  
Nuno Montenegro ◽  
Alexandra Matias
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Obstet Gynecol ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Ductus Venosus ◽  
Abnormal Karyotype ◽  
Cardiac Defects ◽  
Twin Pregnancies ◽  
Singleton Pregnancies

ABSTRACT Ductus venosus (DV) is a tiny vessel with a central role in fetal circulation both in singletons and multiples. In the present review we detail the contribution of DV evaluation in twin pregnancies in the first trimeter of pregnancy. The higher prevalence of abnormal A-wave in fetuses with abnormal karyotype and/or cardiac defects made DV evaluation a useful marker for the screening of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal cardiac anomalies. In dichorionic (DC) pregnancies, DV blood flow assessment reproduces the role of NT in the screening for aneuploidies, just as in singleton pregnancies. In monochorionic (MC) twin pregnancies, the Doppler assessment of DV blood flow improves the detection of those at higher risk of developing twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome or growth discrepancy later in pregnancy. As for singletons, DV should be systematically evaluated in all first trimester scans for a more performant screening in multiples. How to cite this article Matias A, Montenegro N. Improving our Knowledge in Twins: The Role of Ductus Venosus in the First Trimester. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(4):409-414.

scholarly journals OP01.03: Contribution of ductus venosus blood flow in first-trimester screening for detection of major cardiac defects

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (S1) ◽  
pp. 62-62
Author(s):  
N. Karadzov-Orlic ◽  
A. Egic ◽  
B. Damnjanovic-Pazin ◽  
Z. Milovanovic ◽  
R. Lukic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Ductus Venosus ◽  
First Trimester Screening ◽  
Cardiac Defects ◽  
Trimester Screening

scholarly journals Ductus Venosus: A Love Story of 14 Years

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuno Montenegro ◽  
Alexandra Matias
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
False Positive Rate ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Nuchal Translucency ◽  
Ductus Venosus ◽  
Love Story ◽  
Positive Rate ◽  
Trimester Screening ◽  
Twin Pregnancies

ABSTRACT Ductus venosus is a tiny vessel with a central role in fetal circulation. Combining B-mode with color and pulsed Doppler is feasible to identify this vessel and evaluate the blood flow waveform at 11 to 13 weeks. The higher prevalence of abnormal A-wave in fetuses with abnormal karyotype and/or cardiac defects turned DV evaluation into a useful marker for chromosomal abnormalities and cardiopathies. Even when combined with nuchal translucency (NT) or biochemical markers, DV blood flow evaluation contributes to an increase in sensitivity and reduces false-positive rate. Abnormal ductal flow is also related to a worse fetal and perinatal outcome. In monochorionic twin pregnancies, in addition to NT measurement at 11 to 14 weeks, the Doppler assessment of DV blood flow increases relevantly the performance of screening for those at higher risk of developing twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. This story of 14 years surely contributed to change the way first trimester screening is being implemented.

scholarly journals First-trimester detection of major cardiac defects with the use of ductus venosus blood flow

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Borrell ◽  
M. Grande ◽  
M. Bennasar ◽  
V. Borobio ◽  
J. M. Jimenez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Ductus Venosus ◽  
Cardiac Defects

Characteristics of blood flow in the ductus venosus of fetus with congenital development anomalies diagnosed during the first trimester

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
O.L. Galkina
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Congenital Anomalies ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Nuchal Translucency ◽  
Ductus Venosus ◽  
Multiple Congenital Anomalies ◽  
Fetal Anomalies ◽  
Ultrasound Monitoring ◽  
Edwards Syndrome

Objectives: to analyze the characteristics of blood flow in the ductus venosus of fetus with congenital anomalies diagnosed during the first trimester. Materials: 20 821 first trimester pregnant women have been examined during the last 3 years. 82 fetuses have been diagnosed with congenital anomalies. In 74 out of 82 cases assessment of blood flow took place. A comparative analysis of the following parameters has been carried out: characteristics of blood flow in the ductus venosus of fetus with multiple and isolated congenital anomalies, normal nuchal translucency and expanded nuchal translucency, isolated and concomitant development anomalies of the heart and major vessels, normal and anomalous karyotype. Results: anomalous blood flow in the ductus venosus was recorded in 40 % of the fetuses with congenital anomalies – the highest in the group of fetus with multiple congenital anomalies in combination with the expanded nuchal translucency and chromosomal abnormalities – 60 %, in the group of fetus with Edwards syndrome – 90 %. Conclusion: the recording of abnormal blood flow in the ductus venosus of a fetus should be an indication for an expanded anatomical assessment of the fetus and ultrasound monitoring, as sensitive markers of fetal anomalies and chromosomal abnormalities.

Screening performances of abnormal first-trimester ductus venosus blood flow and increased nuchal translucency thickness in detection of major heart defects

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (13) ◽  
pp. 1308-1315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasa Karadzov-Orlic ◽  
Amira Egic ◽  
Dejan Filimonovic ◽  
Barbara Damnjanovic-Pazin ◽  
Zagorka Milovanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Heart Defects ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Nuchal Translucency ◽  
Ductus Venosus ◽  
Increased Nuchal Translucency
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