Length of hysterotomy for fetal spina bifida repair is associated with prematurity risk.

Kanokwaroon WatananirunAnna M L F VargasSimen VergoteLiesbeth LewiMarcelo O L FilippoPeter McCullochRoland Devlieger Cleisson Fábio Andrioli Peralta Jan A Deprest

Published in: Prenatal diagnosis (2024)

Prenatal spina bidifa repair through mini-hysterotomy was associated with a later gestational age at delivery and a comparable intact uterus rate without apparent compromise in neuroprotection.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
preterm birth
pregnant women
preterm infants
low birth weight
brain injury
cerebral ischemia
physical activity
blood brain barrier