Down syndrome: perinatal mortality risks with each additional week of expectant management.

Teresa N SparksEmily GriffinJessica PageRachel PilliodBrian L ShafferAaron B Caughey

Published in: Prenatal diagnosis (2016)

Although further research is needed to clarify risk factors for fetal and neonatal death in cases of DS, risk of perinatal mortality appears to be minimized with delivery at 38 weeks.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
pregnant women
risk factors
clinical trial
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
risk assessment